Maori

Mori the indigenous language of New Zealand is an endangered minority language with an important role in the Mori community''s culture and identity. This comprehensive overview looks at all aspects of the Mori language: its history its dialects its sounds and grammar and the efforts being made by its speakers to ensure its survival. A succinct survey of a language with a wealth of interesting features it will interest anyone wishing to study the structure of a minority language as well as those interested in endangered languages and their preservation.