Historical Linguistics

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 why it is considerably less successful in others

• Explores the relationship between fundamental concepts in historical linguistics, topics such as 'language' and 'change', and corresponding notions in contemporary (synchronic) linguistic theory

• Features extensive discussion of traditional and theoretically-oriented historical work in the domains of phonology and syntax.

Author: Mark Hale
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Published: 02/05/2007
Pages: 288
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.10lbs
Size: 9.61h x 6.79w x 0.68d
ISBN: 9780631196624

About the Author
Mark Hale is Associate Professor of Linguistics at Concordia University, Montreal. His research centers on the relationship between contemporary theoretical linguistics and traditional historical linguistic methodology.

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