Trask's historical linguistics:

"Trask's Historical Linguistics provides an accessible introduction to historical linguistics - the study of language change over time. This engaging book is illustrated with language examples from all six continents, and covers the fundamental concepts of language change, methods for hist...

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Main Author: Trask, Robert L. 1944-2004 (Author)
Other Authors: Millar, Robert McColl 1966- (Editor)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: London ; New York, NY Routledge 2023
Edition:Fourth edition
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Summary:"Trask's Historical Linguistics provides an accessible introduction to historical linguistics - the study of language change over time. This engaging book is illustrated with language examples from all six continents, and covers the fundamental concepts of language change, methods for historical linguistics, linguistic reconstruction, sociolinguistic aspects of language change, language contact, the birth and death of languages, language and prehistory and the issue of very remote relations. This fourth edition of this renowned textbook is fully revised and updated and covers the most recent developments in historical linguistics"--
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index
Physical Description:xix, 389 Seiten
ISBN:9780367645571
9780367645595

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