Historical Linguistics Theory and Method - Blackwell Textbooks in Linguistics

This book goes beyond the boundaries of a standard text, using controversial and compelling ideas to explore the relationship between fundamental concepts in historical linguistics. An original and engaging introduction to the subject of historical linguistics Presents controversial but compelling ideas in developing a clear understanding as to why historical linguistics has had significant success in some domains, such as phonological history, and why it is considerably less successful in others Explores the relationship between fundamental concepts in historical linguistics, topics such as 'language' and 'change', and corresponding notions in contemporary (synchronic) linguistic theory Features extensive discussion of traditional and theoretically-oriented historical work in the domains of phonology and syntax.

ISBN:	9780631196617
Publisher:	Wiley
Imprint:	Wiley Blackwell
Published date:	04 Jan 2007
DEWEY:	417.7
DEWEY edition:	22
Language:	English
Number of pages:	269
Weight:	682g
Height:	259mm
Width:	176mm
Spine width:	22mm

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