The Pocomchi

The Pocomchi: A Sociolinguistic Study is a comprehensive book written by Marvin Keene Mayers. The book explores the sociolinguistic aspects of the Pocomchi language spoken by the indigenous Pocomchi people in Guatemala. The author uses a descriptive and analytical approach to investigate the language, its phonology, morphology, syntax, and semantics. The book also delves into the sociolinguistic factors that influence the use of Pocomchi, such as age, gender, education, and social status.The book is divided into six chapters, each focusing on a different aspect of the Pocomchi language. The first chapter provides an introduction to the Pocomchi people and their language. The second chapter focuses on the phonology of the language, including its vowel and consonant sounds, stress patterns, and intonation. The third chapter explores the morphology of Pocomchi, including its word formation processes and inflectional patterns.The fourth chapter delves into the syntax of Pocomchi, analyzing its sentence structure and word order. The fifth chapter examines the semantics of the language, including its meaning and interpretation. Finally, the sixth chapter explores the sociolinguistic factors that influence the use of Pocomchi, such as language attitudes, language shift, and language maintenance.Overall, The Pocomchi: A Sociolinguistic Study is an essential resource for linguists, anthropologists, and scholars interested in the indigenous languages of Guatemala and the sociolinguistic factors that affect their use. The book provides a detailed and insightful analysis of the Pocomchi language and its sociolinguistic context, making it a valuable contribution to the field of linguistics.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.