The Sounds of Language. An Inquiry into the Role of Genetic Factors in the Development of Sound Systems

Brosnahan, L.F.

Published by W. Heffer & Sons (1961), Cambridge, 1961

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orig.cloth Slight corner bump,neat pencil marks to several page margins,VG. Textual maps & tables 22x14cm, (4), 250 pp Contents: The Problem of Phonetic Change; The Genetic Theory; The Hypothesis; The Vocal Apparatus; The Geographical Distribution of Speech Sounds; Appendix: The Borrowing of Phonetic Features; The Sound Complement of the Individual; The Sound Complement of the Group; The Sound Complements of the Population; Phonetic Change; Survey & Discussion. Slight corner bump,neat pencil marks to several page margins,VG.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Sounds of Language. An Inquiry into the Role of Genetic Factors in the Development of Sound Systems
• Publisher: W. Heffer & Sons (1961), Cambridge
• Publication Date: 1961
• Binding: Hardcover