Presents controversial but compelling ideas in developing a clear understanding as to why historical linguistics has had significant success in some domains, such as phonological history, and why it is considerably less successful in others
Explores the relationship between fundamental concepts in historical linguistics, topics such as 'language' and 'change', and corresponding notions in contemporary (synchronic) linguistic theory
Features extensive discussion of traditional and theoretically-oriented historical work in the domains of phonology and syntax.
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Presents controversial but compelling ideas in developing a clear understanding as to why historical linguistics has had significant success in some domains, such as phonological history, and why it is considerably less successful in others
Explores the relationship between fundamental concepts in historical linguistics, topics such as 'language' and 'change', and corresponding notions in contemporary (synchronic) linguistic theory
Features extensive discussion of traditional and theoretically-oriented historical work in the domains of phonology and syntax.
Imprint | Blackwell Publishers |
Country of origin | United Kingdom |
Release date | December 2006 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 12 - 17 working days |
First published | February 2007 |
Authors | M. Hale |
Dimensions | 244 x 170 x 16mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Paperback |
Pages | 284 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-631-19662-4 |
Barcode | 9780631196624 |
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LSN | 0-631-19662-5 |