Principles of Historical Linguistics
Overview
Historical linguistic theory and practice contains a great number of different 'layers' which have been accepted in the course of time and have acquired a permanency of their own. These range from neogrammarian conceptualizations of sound change and analogy to present-day ideas on rule change and language mixture. To get a full grasp of the principles of historical linguistics it is therefore necessary to understand the nature and justifications (or shortcomings) of each of these 'layers', not just to look for a single 'overarching' theory. The major purpose of the book is to provide in up-to-date form such an understanding of the principles of historical linguistics and the related fields of comparative linguistics and linguistic reconstruction. In addition, the book provides a very broad exemplification of the principles of historical linguistics.
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Details
- ISBN-13: 9783110129625
- ISBN-10: 3110129620
- Publisher: de Gruyter Mouton
- Publish Date: May 1991
- Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 1.5 inches
- Shipping Weight: 2.19 pounds
- Page Count: 755
- Reading Level: Ages 18-21
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