LINGUIST List 13.1506

Fri May 24 2002

Books: A History of the German Language Through Texts

Editor for this issue: Richard John Harvey <richardlinguistlist.org>

Directory

1. jleppig, A History of the German Language Through Texts. --Available 2003--

			
Title: A History of the the German Language through Texts
			
Publication Year: 2002
			
Publisher: Routledge 
 http://www.routledge.com/
			
 
Author: Thomas Gloning 
Author: Christopher Young 
				

Paperback: ISBN: 0415183324, Pages: 320, Price: 27.95

Comment: Available February 2003
			
Abstract:

A History of the German Language through Texts examines
the evolution of German, from the Early Medieval period to
the present day.
Written in a lively and accessible style, the book looks a
the history of German through a wide range of texts, from
medical, legal and scientific writing to literature,
everyday newspapers and adverts. All texts are translated
and accompanied by commentaries. The book also offers a
glossary of technical terms and abbreviations, a summary of
the main changes in each historical period, a guide to
reference material, and suggestions for further reading.
A History of the German Language through Texts is
essential reading for students of German, Linguistics or
Philology.

Lingfield(s):

Historical Linguistics, 
Language Description,
Text Analysis
			 
Written In: English (Language Code: ENG)