S.A. Wurm
Nr. 14 (1985) Forschung und Lehre Research and Teaching 80–87 {:en}Language Atlas of the China Project – A ReportA large number of various types of atlases of China have been produced, but no up-to-date detailed major atlas showing the distribution of the languages and dialects of China is in existence. Extensive research has been carried out on the language and dialect distribution in China in recent years, both by Chinese scholars and institutions, …von by S.A. Wurm
Nr. 13 (1984) Artikel Article 30–45 {:en}Social and Political Roles of Some Languages in the Pacific AreaAccording to the author, the Pacific area is by far the linguistically most complex area of the world. It contains around 2000 languages with many thousands of dialects. The varied social roles and functions and the political significance of many of the languages are examined. Linguae francae of Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, Vanuatu …von by S.A. Wurm