| Historical Linguistics Contributor(s): Hale, Mark (Author) |
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ISBN: 0631196625 ISBN-13: 9780631196624 Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell OUR PRICE: $75.19 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: February 2007 Annotation: "Historical Linguistics" explores the relationship between fundamental concepts in historical linguistics, such as language change, and the corresponding ideas in contemporary (synchronic) linguistic theory. Going beyond the boundaries of a standard text, this volume presents the reader with controversial but compelling ideas, developing a firm foundation and a clear understanding as to why historical linguistics has had significant success in some domains, such as phonological change, and been considerably less successful in other, like diachronic syntax. This book is designed for students and scholars with an interest in historical linguistics, especially in the relationship between diachronic and synchronic work in contemporary linguistics. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Language Arts & Disciplines | Linguistics - Historical & Comparative |
| Dewey: 417.7 |
| LCCN: 2006025716 |
| Series: Blackwell Textbooks in Linguistics |
| Physical Information: 0.68" H x 6.79" W x 9.61" (1.1 lbs) 288 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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.
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