Historical Linguistics

by Mark Hale

Book Overview

This book goes beyond the boundaries of a standard text, using controversial and compelling ideas to explore the relationship between fundamental concepts in historical linguistics. An original and engaging introduction to the subject of historical linguistics 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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0631196625
• ISBN13: 9780631196624
• Release Date: February 2007
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.8" x 9.6"