[Discussion] PUBL.- Gregory D. Anderson, Russian-Turkic Language Contact in South Central Asia

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PUBL.- Gregory Anderson, Russian-Turkic Language Contact in South Central Asia

Anderson, Gregory D.
Language Contact in South Central Siberia
XIII, 285 pages, 2 fig. - 24 × 17 cm, paperback
(Turcologica, Vol. 54)
ISBN 3-447-04812-3
EUR 68,- /US $ ca. 80,00

The volume offers a description of the history and linguistic consequences of
Russian-Turkic contacts in two adjacent republics in the Altai-Sayan region of
south central Siberia, viz. Khakasia and Tuva. First an overview of
Russian-Turkic contacts is offered. Next follows a lengthy outline of the
standardized form of Khakas to serve as a basis of comparison for the data
discussed in subsequent chapters. The complex linguistic history of Abakan, the
capital of Khakasia is addressed, in particular what indigenous sources have
contributed to the modern urban vernacular. This is in large part the result of
intense mixing and amalgamation of the diverse dialects of Khakas. Further the
role that Russian has played in shaping the modern speech variety attested in
the capital city is examined in detail. Finally, Abakan Khakas data is compared
with that of Kyzyl Tuvan, spoken in the capital city of the significantly less
Russianized Republic of Tuva. The volume also includes a brief general
discussion of the dynamics of language contact and structural change in
languages under conditions of contact.

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