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Synonymy and linguistic analysis. (1970)
Thesis
Harris, R. Synonymy and linguistic analysis. (Thesis). SOAS University of London

A synonymity statement presents a comparison of linguistic items in respect of their linguistic meanings, abstracting from the particular: meanings in question and giving simply an assessment of 'semantic sameness' vs. 'semantic difference'. Question... Read More about Synonymy and linguistic analysis..

Agriculture in Iraq during the 3rd/9th century. (1970)
Thesis
El-Samarraie, H. Q. Agriculture in Iraq during the 3rd/9th century. (Thesis). SOAS University of London

The following thesis, which consists of six chapters, is concerned with the history of agriculture in Iraq during the 3rd/9th century. The economy of the country in this century suffered from natural and political disasters, and it was also during th... Read More about Agriculture in Iraq during the 3rd/9th century..

A literary study of Saddharmaratnavaliya. (1970)
Thesis
De Mel, S. M. A literary study of Saddharmaratnavaliya. (Thesis). SOAS University of London

This thesis is an attempt to assess the 13th century Sinhala text, Saddharmaratnavaliya, a work based on the 5th century Pali text Dharamapadatthakatha. The introductory chapter examines briefly the period in which the work was compiled, the authorsh... Read More about A literary study of Saddharmaratnavaliya..

A phonetic and phonological study of the use of pitch and other associated features in Panjabi (Doabi). (1970)
Thesis
Joshi, S. S. A phonetic and phonological study of the use of pitch and other associated features in Panjabi (Doabi). (Thesis). SOAS University of London

After the acknowledgements and contents, the introductory Chapter gives some details about the language and area, including an account of the previous work done, approach being adopted (prosodic) and also the symbols used to represent speech-sounds a... Read More about A phonetic and phonological study of the use of pitch and other associated features in Panjabi (Doabi)..

Land utilisation in the Shewa province of Ethiopia. (1970)
Thesis
Singh, C. P. Land utilisation in the Shewa province of Ethiopia. (Thesis). SOAS University of London

The province of Shewa is located in the centre of Ethiopia and the national capital, Addis Abeba, is located at its centre. The Shewan Plateau and the higher parts of the Rift Valley in southern Shewa, comprising more than three fourths of the total... Read More about Land utilisation in the Shewa province of Ethiopia..

History of kingship in Ceylon up to the fourth century A.D. (1970)
Thesis
Hettiarachchy, T. History of kingship in Ceylon up to the fourth century A.D. (Thesis). SOAS University of London

The present study is an examination of the institution of kingship in Ceylon from about the 3rd century B.C. to the 4th century A.D, Chapter I shows that kingship originated out of local leadership in the early north Indian colonies, but that Indian... Read More about History of kingship in Ceylon up to the fourth century A.D..

The pastoral tribes of Northern Kenya 1800-1916. (1970)
Thesis
Turton, E. R. The pastoral tribes of Northern Kenya 1800-1916. (Thesis). SOAS University of London

This thesis attempts a reconstruction of the history of the pastoral tribes of northern Kenya and concentrates largely, though not exclusively on the Somali, the Boran and the Samburu in that order. The thesis begins with an outline of the pre-coloni... Read More about The pastoral tribes of Northern Kenya 1800-1916..

Some aspects of nominalisation in Hausa. (1970)
Thesis
Bagari, D. M. Some aspects of nominalisation in Hausa. (Thesis). SOAS University of London

This thesis presents part of the syntax of Hausa within the framework of Transformational Generative Grammar, the specific area investigated being various aspects of nominalisation. After a theoretical introduction chapter 1 gives an analysis of the... Read More about Some aspects of nominalisation in Hausa..

A comparative study of social hierarchies in selected areas in India and Pakistan. (1970)
Thesis
Ahmad, M. T. A comparative study of social hierarchies in selected areas in India and Pakistan. (Thesis). SOAS University of London

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An investigation in the errors of Chinese speakers in Malay written compositions and their implications for the effective teaching of Malay as a second language. (1970)
Thesis
Bin Shamsuddin, A. An investigation in the errors of Chinese speakers in Malay written compositions and their implications for the effective teaching of Malay as a second language. (Thesis). SOAS University of London

Up to 16 years ago, Malay was taught only to Malay pupils in Malay medium and English medium schools. Today, it is a compulsory subject in all schools and a pass in Malay is a condition for all public examinations. Malay (Bahasa Malaysia) is now the... Read More about An investigation in the errors of Chinese speakers in Malay written compositions and their implications for the effective teaching of Malay as a second language..

A feature approach to the phonology of Phuket, a Southern Thai dialect. (1970)
Thesis
Somchit, P. A feature approach to the phonology of Phuket, a Southern Thai dialect. (Thesis). SOAS University of London

This thesis presents a phonological study of Phuket, a southern Thai dialect, approached from the point of view of Jakobsonian distinctive features. Chapter 1, introduction, gives information about the geographical and linguistic background of the Ph... Read More about A feature approach to the phonology of Phuket, a Southern Thai dialect..

The Anglo-Egyptian treaty of 1936 with special reference to the contemporary situation in Egypt and the Sudan. (1970)
Thesis
Ibrahim, H. A. The Anglo-Egyptian treaty of 1936 with special reference to the contemporary situation in Egypt and the Sudan. (Thesis). SOAS University of London

Although Anglo-Egyptian negotiations began in 1920, it was only in 1936 that a treaty was concluded. This was mainly due to the radical change of the Wafd's tactics in the 1930's from extremism to moderation. Chapter I suggests the reasons for this a... Read More about The Anglo-Egyptian treaty of 1936 with special reference to the contemporary situation in Egypt and the Sudan..

Economic conditions of Ceylon (c.1070 A.D. to 1344). (1970)
Thesis
Siriweera, W. I. Economic conditions of Ceylon (c.1070 A.D. to 1344). (Thesis). SOAS University of London

This study attempts to trace and examine the economic conditions of Ceylon during the period c. A.D. 1070 to 1344. The geographical area of the new capitals that were chosen by the Sinhalese kings after the abandonment of Polonnaruwa as the seat of a... Read More about Economic conditions of Ceylon (c.1070 A.D. to 1344)..

Trends and movements in contemporary Arabic poetry. (1970)
Thesis
Jayyusi, S. K. Trends and movements in contemporary Arabic poetry. (Thesis). SOAS University of London

This thesis deals with the trends and movements of contemporary Arabic poetry. It is arranged in two parts and comprises an introduction, ten chapters, a conclusion and a bibliography. In the introduction the method followed in writing this work is e... Read More about Trends and movements in contemporary Arabic poetry..

The Rama tree in the Wayang Siam. (1970)
Thesis
Sweeney, P. The Rama tree in the Wayang Siam. (Thesis). SOAS University of London

The term Wayang Siam designates several Malay shadow-plays of North Malaya and south Thailand, all possessing common features, one of which is that the basic repertoire is the Rama cycle. The largest number of performers reside in Kelantan where the... Read More about The Rama tree in the Wayang Siam..

Syntax of the verb phrase of colloquial Egyptian Arabic: A transformational study. (1970)
Thesis
Wise, H. Syntax of the verb phrase of colloquial Egyptian Arabic: A transformational study. (Thesis). SOAS University of London

The thesis is a description of some aspects of the syntax of present-day spoken Cairene Arabic, using the transformational- generative model of grammar developed by Noam Chomsky. The Introduction reviews briefly work already done on Egyptian Arabic a... Read More about Syntax of the verb phrase of colloquial Egyptian Arabic: A transformational study..

The urban geography of Kanpur. (1970)
Thesis
Ali, S. A. The urban geography of Kanpur. (Thesis). SOAS University of London

The present study is concerned with geographical interpretation of the foundation, growth and character of Kanpur, illustrated with relevent maps and diagrams. The study commences with the discussion of the site and situation of this centre against t... Read More about The urban geography of Kanpur..

Status, power, and resources: The study of a Sinhalese village. (1970)
Thesis
Senaratne, S. Status, power, and resources: The study of a Sinhalese village. (Thesis). SOAS University of London

Planners and administrators in Ceylon have encountered many problems in devising schemes which are beamed at the rural sector. One of these has been an insufficient knowledge of the mechanics of village action. In more specific terms, data is needed... Read More about Status, power, and resources: The study of a Sinhalese village..

A structural analysis of myths from the north-east frontier of India. (1970)
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Wilson, J. M. A structural analysis of myths from the north-east frontier of India. (Thesis). SOAS University of London

The underlying theme of this analysis is the contradiction, which it is the function of the myths to emphasise, between two meanings of the concept of humanity. Humanity may mean the capacity of man to identify himself with the other, which is the co... Read More about A structural analysis of myths from the north-east frontier of India..

The literary values of Chou Tso-jen and their place in the Chinese tradition. (1970)
Thesis
Pollard, D. E. The literary values of Chou Tso-jen and their place in the Chinese tradition. (Thesis). SOAS University of London

The thesis seeks to identify and examine the various ideas and preferences that together made up the attitude towards literature on the part of Republican China's foremost essayist, Chou Tso-jen. It starts with his favourite theory that literature ca... Read More about The literary values of Chou Tso-jen and their place in the Chinese tradition..