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Konstantin Pozdniakov reconstructs the history of counting words across the Niger-Congo language family. Drawing on extensive comparative material, he examines how numeral forms are shaped by noun classes, analogy and patterns of change within individual branches before proposing reconstructions at broader levels.
The step-by-step investigation works through Benue-Congo, Kwa, Atlantic, Mande and other groups, comparing recurring forms and explaining the evidence behind proposed relationships. Numerous tables make the linguistic material available for close comparison. This complete monograph includes its discussion of sources and methods, detailed reconstructions, references and indexes, preserving the original notation and examples.
Konstantin Pozdniakov. The Numeral System of Proto-Niger-Congo: A Step-by-Step Reconstruction. Language Science Press, 2018. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.1311704. Original publication and source notices retained.
Konstantin Pozdniakov. The Numeral System of Proto-Niger-Congo: A Step-by-Step Reconstruction. Language Science Press, 2018. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.1311704. CC BY 4.0: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/. Cover and concept of design: Ulrike Harbort. Typesetting: Sebastian Nordhoff. Original edition and credits retained unchanged.