Swahili

Originally published in 1969, this book examines the factors which at different historical periods led people to use one language (Swahili) rather than another, or within a given period, to use a particular language in one set of circumstances.

1. Language and Literature 2. Early History 3. The Diffusion Up-Country 4. The Colonial Period 5. 'Standard' Swahili 6. After Independence 7. Problems of a National Language.