The English Language: A Historical Introduction (Cambridge Approaches to Linguistics) - Tapa blanda

Barber, Charles

 
9780521426220: The English Language: A Historical Introduction (Cambridge Approaches to Linguistics)
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ISBN 10: 0521426227 ISBN 13: 9780521426220
Editorial: Cambridge University Press, 1993

Sinopsis

A textbook survey of the English language, introducing the theoretical and technical concepts of historical linguistics.

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Críticas

."..a remarkably complete survey of the development and present state of the English language....The style is straightforward and lucid, emphasizing conciseness and clarity." W. N. Francis, Language ."..a rich and thorough documentation of the history of English from its Indo-European beginnings to the present day including predictions for the future. Each page is replete with facts and 'English trivia.' There are plenty of informative chapters throughout." Greg Morris, Notes on Linguistics

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The English Language: A Historical Introduction covers the history of the English language from its remote Indo-European origins to the present day. It provides substantial information about the English language at different periods, and introduces the main theoretical and technical concepts of historical linguistics. Chapters on the nature of language and on language change are followed by a chronological survey, beginning in the Prehistoric age and working down from Anglo-Saxon times to the twentieth century. Topics covered include vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, semantics, attitudes to language, and English as a world language. Short passages of English are used to illustrate the state of the language in different periods and all over the world, in a range of contexts. This thoroughly updated edition of Charles Barber's The Story of Language is the ideal introduction to the subject for students of English language and linguistics, accessible to all readers who are curious about language.

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Editorial
Cambridge University Press
Año de publicación
1993
Idioma
Inglés
ISBN 10 
0521426227
ISBN 13 
9780521426220
Encuadernación
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Número de páginas
311
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