Historical Linguistics: Theory and MethodISBN: 978-0-631-19661-7
Hardcover
288 pages
February 2007, Wiley-Blackwell
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- 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, 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.