Bloomsbury Companion to Historical Linguistics. Edited by Vit Bubenk and Silvia Luraghi

By Vt Bubenk

Originally published as the Continuum Companion to Historical Linguistics, this book brings together a number of leading scholars who provide a combination of different approaches to current and new issues in historical linguistics, while supplying an exhaustive and up-to-date coverage of sub-fields traditionally regarded as central to historical linguistics research. The editors aim to build a solid background for further discussion and to indicate directions for new research on relevant open questions. The book includes coverage of key terms, a list of resources, and sections on: - history of research- methodology- phonology- morphology- grammatical categories- syntax- grammaticalization- semantics - etymology- language contact- sociolinguistics- causes of language change It is a complete resource for researchers working on historical linguistics.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1441130101
• ISBN13: 9781441130105
• Release Date: May 2013
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
• Length: 480 Pages
• Weight: 1.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 6.2" x 9.2"