Indo-European Language Culture: An Introduction

Benjamin W Fortson

ISBN 10: 1405103167 / ISBN 13: 9781405103169

Published by Blackwell, 2004

About this Item

THERE ARE NO TARIFFS OR CUSTOMS DUTIES ON BOOKS. Provides a comprehensive overview of comparative Indo-European linguistics and the branches of the Indo-European language family, including both linguistic and cultural information. There are illustrative text samples in each language along with translations and etymological commentaries. Laminated softcover, light signs of wear.

Seller Inventory # 448673

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Indo-European Language Culture: An Introduction
• Publisher: Blackwell
• Publication Date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1405103167
• ISBN 13: 9781405103169
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Fair

About this title

Synopsis

Indo-European Language and Culture: An Introduction provides a comprehensive overview of comparative Indo-European linguistics and the branches of the Indo-European language family, covering both linguistic and cultural material.

• 
  
• Fills a long-present gap in the literature of Indo-European studies.
  
• Designed for use in courses, with exercises and suggestions for further reading included in each chapter.
  
• Discusses linguistic and cultural developments for each branch of the Indo-European language family.
  
• Provides an overview of Proto-Indo-European culture, society, and language.

About the Author

Benjamin W. Fortson IV is Assistant Professor of Greek and Latin Language, Literature, and Historical Linguistics in the Department of Classical Studies at the University of Michigan. His research interests include the history of Greek and Latin, comparative Indo-European linguistics, metrics and poetics, and Roman comedy.