Linguistic Change: An Introduction To The Historical Study Of Language (1917)

By Edgar Howard Sturtevant

Book Overview

Linguistic Change: An Introduction To The Historical Study Of Language is a book written by E. H. Sturtevant and first published in 1917. The book is an introduction to the study of how languages change over time, and it covers a wide range of topics related to historical linguistics.The book begins with an overview of the history of the study of language change and the different theories that have been proposed to explain it. It then goes on to discuss the various types of linguistic change, including sound change, grammatical change, and semantic change.The book also covers the methods that linguists use to study language change, including comparative linguistics, the study of written texts, and the analysis of dialects and language variation. It also explores the role of language contact in driving linguistic change, as well as the social and cultural factors that can influence language change.Throughout the book, Sturtevant uses examples from a variety of languages to illustrate his points, including English, French, Latin, and Greek. He also includes exercises and discussion questions at the end of each chapter to help readers deepen their understanding of the material.Overall, Linguistic Change: An Introduction To The Historical Study Of Language is a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the study of language change, and it remains a valuable resource for students and scholars of linguistics today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 143707197X
• ISBN13: 9781437071979
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 196 Pages
• Weight: 0.59 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"