Historical linguistics : an introduction
A comprehensive, clearly written introduction to historical linguistic theory and methods. Thoroughly revised, this edition draws on recent linguistic and archaeological research, incorporating key developments and advances.
Einführung
XVIII, 338 Seiten : Diagramme, Karten.
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Preface 1. Introduction 2. The Background of Historical Linguistic Study 3. The Use of Written Records 4. Genealogical Classification 5. Typological Classification 6. Linguistic Communities 7. The Comparative Method 8. The Method of Internal Reconstruction 9. Glottochronology 10. Sound Change -- change in phonological systems 11. Morphological Change 12. Syntactic Change 13. Semantic Change and Changes in the Lexicon 14. Interrelationships among Changes 15. Linguistic and Cultural Change 16. Conclusion Bibliography Index