Principles of Historical Linguistics

Name: Principles of Historical Linguistics
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ISBN: 9783110129625

ISBN-10: 3110129620

ISBN-13: 9783110129625

Edition: 2nd 1991 (Revised)

Authors: Hans Henrich Hock

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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…

Book details

List price: $250.00
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 1991
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter GmbH
Publication date: 5/1/1991
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 755
Size: 6.10" wide x 9.06" long x 1.50" tall
Weight: 2.288
Language: English