Language Contact in a Plantation Environment

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The book delves into the sociolinguistic evolution in Fiji during a pivotal period when around 90,000 laborers from various Pacific islands and India were brought to work on European plantations. It explores how these diverse linguistic groups interacted, influencing the development of language in the region. Through this historical lens, the author examines the complexities of language contact and its implications for cultural identity and communication in Fiji.