{"product_id":"first-steps-towards-sanskrit-9780367343859","title":"First Steps Towards Sanskrit","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eFirst Steps Towards Sanskrit: Language, Linguistics and Culture \u003c\/i\u003eis an accessible first introduction to this ancient Indian language. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eComplete beginners are introduced to the language from scratch. Key terms are explained clearly and there is an extensive glossary to assist the reader who is unfamiliar with the terminology of language learning. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBy the end of the book, learners will have grasped the basics of the language and be prepared to engage readily in an introductory college or university course or through private study. The addition of cultural, linguistic and historical notes will appeal to learners with diverse interests, ranging from religious studies and philosophy to yoga and comparative or historical linguistics. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book includes references to classical and modern European languages. Parallel\u003cb\u003es \u003c\/b\u003eare also drawn with Indic languages where these are relevant, particularly as concerns the writing system. No knowledge o\u003cb\u003ef \u003c\/b\u003eany language o\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. The Sanskrit Language 2. The International Alphabet of Sanskrit Transliteration 3. The Sound System 4. The Writing System 5. The Sanskrit Word 6. The Sanskrit Noun: Declension 7. The Sanskrit Verb: Conjugation 8. Sound Changes: Sandhi 9. From Sentence to Text 10. Texts for the Study of Sanskrit\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51017874571607,"sku":"9780367343859","price":32.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780367343859.jpg?v=1750774951","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/first-steps-towards-sanskrit-9780367343859","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}