The Cambridge Handbook of Contact Languages

The Cambridge Handbook of Contact Languages is a comprehensive reference that explores how different languages interact and influence each other when speakers of diverse languages come into contact. It covers the origins, development, and features of contact languages—creation of new languages or dialects—such as pidgins and creoles. The handbook examines linguistic, social, and historical aspects, providing insights into how contact shapes language evolution, identity, and communication in multicultural and multilingual settings worldwide.