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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.

Historical Linguistics: Theory and Method

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    Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd
    Publication Date: 22/12/2006
    ISBN13: 9780631196624, 978-0631196624
    ISBN10: 0631196625

    Number of Pages: 288

    Non Fiction , Dictionaries, Reference & Language

    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.

    • 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.

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