Remarks on the phonological evolution of Russian in comparison with the other Slavic languages:

"This is the first English translation of a groundbreaking 1929 work in historical phonology by the renowned linguist Roman Jakobson, considered the founder of modern structural linguistics. A revolutionary treatment of the phonological evolution of Russian in relation to other Slavic languages...

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Main Author: Jakobson, Roman 1896-1982 (Author)
Other Authors: Feldstein, Ronald F. (Translator)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
French
Published: Cambridge, Massachusetts ; London, England The MIT Press [2018]
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Online Access:UBW01
Summary:"This is the first English translation of a groundbreaking 1929 work in historical phonology by the renowned linguist Roman Jakobson, considered the founder of modern structural linguistics. A revolutionary treatment of the phonological evolution of Russian in relation to other Slavic languages, the book introduced a new type of historical linguistics that focused on the systematic reasons behind phonological change. Rather than treating such changes as haphazard, Jakobson here presents a "teleological," purposeful approach to language evolution. He concludes by placing his book in the context of the exciting structural developments of the era, including Einstein's theories, Cezanne's art, and Lev Berg's nomogenesis."--Dust jacket
Item Description:Based on the French translation of the original Russian text, which was never published. The only known copy of the Russian original was destroyed during the German invasion of Brno in 1939. - Includes bibliographical references (pages 185-203) and index. - Based on the French translation of the original Russian text, which was never published. The only known copy of the Russian original was destroyed during the German invasion of Brno in 1939
Physical Description:1 Online-Ressource (xxi, 215 Seiten) Diagramme
ISBN:9780262348836