Trask's Historical Linguistics

By: Robert Mccoll Millar and R. L. Trask

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Synopsis: This book is an introduction to historical linguistics - the study of language change over time. Written in an engaging style and illustrated with examples from a wide range of languages, the book covers the fundamental concepts of language change, methods for historical linguistics, linguistic reconstruction, sociolinguistic aspects of language change, language contact, the birth and death of languages, language and prehistory and the issue of very remote relations. A minimal knowledge of linguistic concepts is needed and the book is suitable for students approaching the subject for the first time. The exercises will be particularly useful to teachers and students alike.

Book Quality:: Excellent
Book Size:: 516 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9780340927656
Publisher:: Hodder Education
Date of Addition:: 01/29/14
Copyrighted By:: Hodder Education
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: History, Nonfiction, Textbooks, Language Arts
Grade Levels:: College Freshman, College Sophomore, College Junior, College Senior
Submitted By:: Daproim Africa
Proofread By:: Daproim Africa
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.