Understanding Language Change (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780415713399)

Understanding Language Change offers a complete introduction to historical linguistics. The book takes a step-by-step approach, first by introducing concepts through English examples and building on this with illustrations from other languages. Key features of this introductory text include up to date and recent case studies at the end of each chapter; chapter summaries and exercises that feature a wide range of languages; coverage of application of historical linguistics in each chapter; and a glossary of terms. This book is essential reading for any students studying Historical Linguistics for the first time.

Author: Kate Burridge,Alexander Bergs
ISBN-10: 0415713390
ISBN-13: 9780415713399
Publisher: Routledge
Language: English
Published: 11/04/2016
Pages: 298
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 9.10h x 6.10w x 0.70d