Date: 10-Apr-2007
From: Arti Sharma <arti.sharma hodder.co.uk>
Subject: Trask's Historical Linguistics: Millar
Title: Trask's Historical Linguistics
Subtitle: Second Edition
Published: 2007
Publisher: Hodder Arnold
http://www.hoddereducation.co.uk
Book URL: http://www.hoddereducation.co.uk/Title/9780340927656/Trasks_Historical_Linguistics_2nd_Edition.htm
Author: Robert McColl Millar
Paperback: ISBN: 9780340927656 Pages: 448 Price: U.K. £ 21.99
Abstract:
Note: This is the second edition of a previously published work. Faithful to the spirit of Trask's original text but updated to cover recent developments, this book is an introduction to historical linguistics - the study of language changes over time. Written in an engaging style and illustrated with examples from a wide range of languages, the book covers the fundamental concepts of language change, methods for historical linguistics, linguistic reconstruction, sociolinguistic aspects of language change, language contact, the birth and death of languages, language and prehistory and the issue of very remote relations. A minimal knowledge of linguistic concepts is needed and the book is suitable for undergraduate students approaching the subject for the first time. The exercises will be particularly useful to teachers and students alike.
Linguistic Field(s):
Historical Linguistics
Written In: English (eng )
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