This book contains a detailed exploration of language, being an analysis of its nature, development, and origin. This fascinating text contains a wealth of information on the subject of linguistics, and will appeal to students and those with a keen interest in the subject. Although old, much of the information contained within this book is timeless, and will be of considerable utility to the modern reader. The chapters of this book include: "History of Linguistic Science", "Before 1800", "Beginning of Nineteenth Century", "Middle of Nineteenth Century", "End of Nineteenth Century", "Sounds", "Words", "Grammar", "Some Fundamental Problems", etcetera. Many vintage texts such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive, and it is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now, in an affordable, high-quality, modern edition. It comes complete with a specially commissioned biography of the author.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
Otto Jespersen (1860-1943) was professor of English at the University of Copenhagen. Among his many works in "Growth and Structure of the English Language," also published by the University of Chicago Press.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
US$ 33.57 shipping from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Destination, rates & speedsSeller: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # L0-9781443713597
Quantity: Over 20 available
Seller: Lucky's Textbooks, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Condition: New. Seller Inventory # ABLIING23Mar2411530301564
Quantity: Over 20 available
Seller: California Books, Miami, FL, U.S.A.
Condition: New. Seller Inventory # I-9781443713597
Quantity: Over 20 available
Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Delivered from our UK warehouse in 4 to 14 business days. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # L0-9781443713597
Quantity: Over 20 available
Seller: Chiron Media, Wallingford, United Kingdom
PF. Condition: New. Seller Inventory # 6666-IUK-9781443713597
Quantity: 10 available
Seller: Ria Christie Collections, Uxbridge, United Kingdom
Condition: New. In. Seller Inventory # ria9781443713597_new
Quantity: Over 20 available
Seller: THE SAINT BOOKSTORE, Southport, United Kingdom
Paperback / softback. Condition: New. This item is printed on demand. New copy - Usually dispatched within 5-9 working days 596. Seller Inventory # C9781443713597
Quantity: Over 20 available
Seller: Books Puddle, New York, NY, U.S.A.
Condition: New. pp. 452. Seller Inventory # 26101106576
Quantity: 4 available
Seller: Majestic Books, Hounslow, United Kingdom
Condition: New. Print on Demand pp. 452 1:B&W 5.5 x 8.5 in or 216 x 140 mm (Demy 8vo) Perfect Bound on Creme w/Gloss Lam. Seller Inventory # 108100687
Quantity: 4 available
Seller: Revaluation Books, Exeter, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 448 pages. 8.30x5.50x1.00 inches. In Stock. Seller Inventory # x-1443713597
Quantity: 2 available