The English Language: A Historical Introduction (Cambridge Approaches to Linguistics)

Barber, Charles

ISBN 10: 0521426227 / ISBN 13: 9780521426220

Published by Cambridge University Press, 1994

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Very nice book in perfect condition, second edition copy, printed in 1994 (© 1993) by the Cambridge University Press, UK, pocket book / paperback, the 299 pages are intact and not marred by notes, highlighting, grime or dog-ears, they are only slight signs of use/age. The book »provides substantial information about the English language at different periods (…) chapters on the nature of language and on language change (…) beginning in the prehistoric age and working down from Anglo-Saxon times to the twentieth century« (quote from the back cover) For more information please see photos. Shipping from Germany, shipping fees apply. (The shipping costs are adjusted to the current shipping price.) Please pay in advance for books and offers (book price + postage) over 10 Euros, thank you. // Sehr gutes Exemplar der 2. Auflage 1994 (© 1993) by the Cambridge University Press, UK, Softcover, 299 Seiten in fester Bindung, keine Textanstreichungen, Einträge, Beschädigungen oder Verschmutzungen, nur minimale Gebrauchsspuren, daher sehr gut als Geschenkbuch geeignet, Sprache: Englisch (Original). Näheres, auch Inhaltsverzeichnis, siehe Fotos zum Buch. Bitte um Vorkasse bei Angeboten (Buchpreis + Versandkosten) ab 10 Euro, vielen Dank! Die angezeigten pauschalen Portokosten ins Ausland werden den jeweiligen aktuellen Versandpreisen je nach Gewicht der Sendung angepasst.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The English Language: A Historical Introduction (Cambridge Approaches to Linguistics)
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication Date: 1994
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521426227
• ISBN 13: 9780521426220
• Binding: Softcover
• Edition: 2. Auflage
• Condition: Sehr gut
• Seller catalogs:
  • Englisch
  • Geschichte
  • Sprache

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Synopsis

The English Language: A Historical Introduction covers the history of the English language from its remote Indo-European origins to the present day. It provides substantial information about the English language at different periods, and introduces the main theoretical and technical concepts of historical linguistics. Chapters on the nature of language and on language change are followed by a chronological survey, beginning in the Prehistoric age and working down from Anglo-Saxon times to the twentieth century. Topics covered include vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, semantics, attitudes to language, and English as a world language. Short passages of English are used to illustrate the state of the language in different periods and all over the world, in a range of contexts. This thoroughly updated edition of Charles Barber's The Story of Language is the ideal introduction to the subject for students of English language and linguistics, accessible to all readers who are curious about language.

Book Description

This textbook covers the history of the English language throughout the world from its remote Indo-European origins to the present day, introducing the main theoretical and technical concepts of historical linguistics, and including topics such as vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, and semantics.