How and why do languages change? Where does the evidence of language
change come from? How do languages begin and end? This introduction to
language change explores these and other questions, considering
changes through time. The central theme of this book is whether
language change is a symptom of progress or decay. This book will show
you why it is neither, and that understanding the factors surrounding
how language change occurs is essential to understanding why it
happens. This updated edition remains non-technical and accessible to
readers with no previous knowledge of linguistics.
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ISBN
9781139610674
Publisert
2013
Utgave
4. utgave
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Cambridge University Press
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Product language
Engelsk
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Digital bok
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