Historical linguistics

Author: HERBERTSCHENDL
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Publish Date: 2003-02-01
Features: This book is one of the "Oxford Introductions to Language Study" series, serving as an introductory guide to research methods and findings in historical linguistics concerning language change. The book covers various aspects such as attitudes toward language change, patterns of linguistic change, processes of language evolution, and contact and exchange between different languages. It provides readers with a comprehensive understanding of the formation and development of languages, as well as the relationships among them. The "Oxford Introductions to Language Study" series is intended for senior undergraduate English majors, graduate students in linguistics, applied linguistics, and related fields, as well as individuals interested in these areas.