Buch, Englisch, Band 34, 744 Seiten, Format (B × H): 160 mm x 236 mm, Gewicht: 1229 g
Reihe: Trends in Linguistics. Studies and Monographs [TiLSM]
Buch, Englisch, Band 34, 744 Seiten, Format (B × H): 160 mm x 236 mm, Gewicht: 1229 g
Reihe: Trends in Linguistics. Studies and Monographs [TiLSM]
ISBN: 978-3-11-010600-8
Verlag: De Gruyter
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.
