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Historical Linguistics: Theory and Method

ISBN: 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.
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