364 Pages
by
Routledge
362 Pages
by
Routledge
360 Pages
by
Routledge
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Historical Linguistics provides a comprehensive and clearly written introduction to historical linguistic theory and methods. Since its first publication in 1962 the book has established itself as core reading for students of linguistics. This edition has been thoroughly revised. Drawing on recent linguistic and archaeological research Professor Lehmann incorporates key developments in the... Read more
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
Biography
Winfred P. Lehmann
