Author : Silvia Luraghi,Vit Bubenik
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 497 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2013-03-07
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781441149664
The Bloomsbury Companion to Historical Linguistics by Silvia Luraghi,Vit Bubenik Pdf
Originally published as the Continuum Companion to Historical Linguistics, this book brings together a number of leading scholars who provide a combination of different approaches to current and new issues in historical linguistics, while supplying an exhaustive and up-to-date coverage of sub-fields traditionally regarded as central to historical linguistics research. The editors aim to build a solid background for further discussion and to indicate directions for new research on relevant open questions. The book includes coverage of key terms, a list of resources, and sections on: - history of research- methodology- phonology- morphology- grammatical categories- syntax- grammaticalization- semantics - etymology- language contact- sociolinguistics- causes of language change It is a complete resource for researchers working on historical linguistics.