M. L. Samuels, Samuels, Samuels M. L.

Linguistic Evolution

With Special Reference to English

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Professor Samuels presents a comprehensive explanation of the reasons for linguistic change, applying his theory in particular to the history of English.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Cambridge University Press
• Seitenzahl: 216
• Erscheinungstermin: 26. März 2007
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 13mm
• Gewicht: 358g
• ISBN-13: 9780521099134
• ISBN-10: 0521099137
• Artikelnr.: 22849058

Inhaltsangabe

Preface
Note to second impression
Abbreviations
1. Introduction
2. Variation in the spoken chain
3. System: the phoneme
4. Grammar and lexis (I): variation
5. Grammar and lexis (II): systemic regulation
6. Diversity and contact
7. An assessment of the problem
8. Dimensions of study
9. Conclusions
Bibliography
Index of persons
Index of subjects.