Understanding Language Change

McMahon, April M. S.

ISBN 10: 0521446651 / ISBN 13: 9780521446655

Editore: Cambridge University Press, 1994

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Cambridge University Press, 1994. 1st edition. Xii + [362] pp. An unread copy with a sprinkle of foxing atop text block. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 374 pages.

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• Titolo: Understanding Language Change
• Editore: Cambridge University Press
• Data di pubblicazione: 1994
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0521446651
• ISBN 13: 9780521446655
• Rilegatura: Paperback
• Edizione: First Edition; First Printing.
• Condizione: Fine

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Riassunto

This textbook analyses changes from every area of grammar and addresses recent developments in socio-historical linguistics.

Recensione

"...an admirable review and summary of research and theory of language change over the last two centuries..." Language

"Understanding Language Chnage is a clear and coherent guide to many of the complex issues of contemporary historical linguistics....the book provides an excellent overview of many of the topics involved in language change....Understanding Language Change provides a solid introduction to many of the concerns of sociolinguistics, and in fact would be equally useful as a beginning guide to the issues involved in langiage contact....Understanding Language Change is a well thought out book which should be read by all students of historical linguistics....It is an excellent text, which covers important issues and debates in a disarmingly clear and lucid manner....It is a pleasure to read and shouls encourage students of language change to delve further into the literature." Paula West, Word