1986 Ibero-Caucasian Linguistics Vol. XXV | Rare Soviet Georgian Linguistics Journal

Expand your academic library with Volume XXV (25) of Ibero-Caucasian Linguistics (იბერიულ-კავკასიური ენათმეცნიერება), a rare scholarly publication issued in 1986 by the Academy of Sciences of the Georgian SSR and published by Metsniereba in Tbilisi.

This respected academic volume forms part of one of the Soviet Union's leading linguistic series devoted to the languages of the Caucasus. Featuring peer-reviewed research by prominent Georgian linguists, it examines the phonology, grammar, lexicon, onomastics, and historical development of Kartvelian and other Caucasian languages. An indispensable resource for linguists, philologists, and researchers specializing in Caucasian studies.

Book Details

• Title: Ibero-Caucasian Linguistics, Volume XXV (იბერიულ-კავკასიური ენათმეცნიერება)
• Volume: XXV (25)
• Publisher: Metsniereba Publishing House
• Institution: Academy of Sciences of the Georgian SSR
• Place of Publication: Tbilisi, Georgian SSR, USSR
• Year: 1986
• Language: Georgian (main text) with Russian summaries
• Format: Hardcover
• ISSN: 0134-4943

Contents

This volume presents original academic research on the languages of the Caucasus, including studies in:

• Georgian linguistics
• Historical and comparative linguistics
• Caucasian grammar and syntax
• Phonetics and phonology
• Lexicology and semantics
• Dialectology
• Onomastics and toponymy
• Word formation and morphology
• Historical development of Kartvelian languages

Featured studies include:

• Toponymy Classification by B. Jorbenadze
• Specific Formations in Georgian Surnames by G. V. Bedoshvili
• Additional research articles by leading Soviet linguists on Georgian and Caucasian language studies

Academic Importance

Published by the Academy of Sciences, the Ibero-Caucasian Linguistics series has long been recognized as one of the principal scholarly resources for the study of the Caucasus' remarkable linguistic diversity.

The inclusion of Russian-language summaries at the end of each article makes the research accessible to a broader academic audience beyond Georgian-speaking specialists, enhancing its value for international researchers.

This volume is particularly valuable for:

• Linguists
• Philologists
• University libraries
• Caucasus studies programs
• Researchers of Kartvelian languages
• Collectors of Soviet academic publications

Condition

The book is in very good vintage condition.

The original hardcover binding remains firm and structurally sound. Interior pages are clean, crisp, and fully legible, free from highlighting or significant markings. The exterior shows light shelf wear and minor softening at the corners and spine edges consistent with age.

Please review the photographs carefully for the exact condition.

A Valuable Reference for Caucasian Studies

An increasingly difficult-to-find volume from one of the Soviet Union's foremost linguistic series, this 1986 edition offers valuable research into the languages and linguistic history of the Caucasus. It is an excellent addition to collections focused on Georgian linguistics, Kartvelian studies, historical philology, Soviet scholarship, and Caucasian cultural history.

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