Trask's Historical Linguistics

by Robert McColl Millar, Larry Trask, R L Trask, et al.

Book Overview

Trask's Historical Linguistics provides an accessible introduction to historical linguistics - the study of language change over time. This engaging book is illustrated with language examples from all six continents, and 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,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0367645572
• ISBN13: 9780367645571
• Release Date: May 2023
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 390 Pages
• Weight: 1.49 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.8" x 9.7"