'A must read for all who would like to understand the languages and culture of Indigenous Australians.' Dr Ernie Grant, Elder of the Jirrbal nation When Captain

An introduction to Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait languages that explains their distinctive features accessibly for readers who have no previous experi

This ground-breaking 1980 study of over 200 Australian languages is still valuable, especially for its non-technical opening chapters.

Professor Dixon presents a comprehensive study of the indigenous languages of Australia.

Linguists and non-linguists will find in this volume a guide and reference source to the rich linguistic heritage of Australia.