Language History, Language Change, and Language Relationship. An Introduction to Historical and Comparative Linguistics. [Mouton Textbook]

Hock, Hans Henrich; Joseph, Brian D.

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ISBN 10: 3110214296 ISBN 13: 9783110214291

Published by Berlin, New York: Mouton de Gruyter,, 2009

Language: English

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Second revised edition. Printed in Japan. xvii,(1),588pp. Printed wrappers. 23x15.5cm. There are slightly signs of wear on spine. Otherwise very good condition. [L05127-607599].

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Title: Language History, Language Change, and Language Relationship. An Introduction to Historical and Comparative Linguistics. [Mouton Textbook]
Publisher: Berlin, New York: Mouton de Gruyter,
Publication Date: 2009
Language: English
ISBN 10: 3110214296
ISBN 13: 9783110214291
Binding: soft cover
Edition: 2nd edition.
Condition: very good
Dust Jacket Condition: no jacket

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Why does language change? Why can we speak to and understand our parents but have trouble reading Shakespeare? Why is Chaucer's English of the fourteenth century so different from Modern English of the late twentieth century that the two are essentially different languages? Why are Americans and English 'one people divided by a common language'? And how can the language of Chaucer and Modern English - or Modern British and American English - still be called the same language? The present book provides answers to questions like these in a straightforward way, aimed at the non-specialist, with ample illustrations from both familiar and more exotic languages.

Most chapters in this new edition have been reworked, with some difficult passages removed, other passages thoroughly rewritten, and several new sections added, e.g. on language and race and on Indian writing systems. Further, the chapter notes and bibliography have all been updated.

The content is engaging, focusing on topics and issues that spark student interest. Its goals are broadly pedagogical and the level and presentation are appropriate for interested beginners with little or no background in linguistics. The language coverage for examples goes well beyond what is usual for books of this kind, with a considerable amount of data from various languages of India.

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Hans Henrich Hock, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA; Brian D. Joseph, Ohio State University, USA.

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