Modern Linguistics in Ancient India

by John J. Lowe

The ancient Indian linguistic tradition has been influential in the development of modern linguistics, yet is not well known among modern Western linguists. This unique book addresses this gap by providing an accessible introduction to the Indian linguistic tradition, covering its most important achievements and ideas, and assessing its impact on Western linguistics. It shows how ancient Indian methods of linguistic analysis can be applied to a number...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1009364502
• ISBN13: 9781009364508
• Release Date: March 2024
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 278 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"