Description
| Product ID: | 9780415713399 |
| Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
| Country of Manufacture: | GB |
| Series: | Understanding Language |
| Title: | Understanding Language Change |
| Authors: | Author: Alexander Bergs, Kate Burridge |
| Page Count: | 298 |
| Subjects: | Historical and comparative linguistics, Historical & comparative linguistics |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating Understanding Language Change offers a complete introduction to historical linguistics. The book takes a step-by-step approach, first by introducing concepts through English examples and building on this with illustrations from other languages. Key features of this introductory text include up to date and recent case studies at the end of each chapter; chapter summaries and exercises that feature a wide range of languages; coverage of application of historical linguistics in each chapter; and a glossary of terms. This book is essential reading for any students studying Historical Linguistics for the first time. The Understanding Language series provides approachable, yet authoritative, introductions to all the major topics in linguistics. Ideal for students with little or no prior knowledge of linguistics, each book carefully explains the basics, emphasising understanding of the essential notions rather than arguing for a particular theoretical position. Key features of this introductory text include:
This book is essential reading for any students studying Historical Linguistics for the first time. |
| Imprint Name: | Routledge |
| Publisher Name: | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2016-11-04 |