Historical Linguistics: Problems and Perspectives

By Charles Jones

Book Overview

The contributors to this volume cover the international range of scholarship in the field of Historical Linguistics, as well as some of its major themes. The work and ideas they discuss are relevant not only to other aspects of Historical Linguistics but also to more general developments in linguistic theory. Along with Professor Jones' Introduction, their comments provide a major overview of Historical Linguistics that will be the reference point for its development for many years to come and form an important contribution to general theories of linguistic behaviour.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0582060850
• ISBN13: 9780582060852
• Release Date: April 1993
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 420 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.5" x 8.5"