Trask's Historical Linguistics

Book Details

• Author: Robert McColl Millar

• Publisher: Routledge

• Edition: 3rd Edition, 2015

• Binding: Paperback

• Number of Pages: 412

• ISBN: 9780415706582

• Dimensions: 9.6 x 7.0 x 0.9 inches

• Language: English

About the Book

Trask’s Historical Linguistics, Third Edition offers an engaging and accessible introduction to the fascinating world of historical linguistics – the study of how languages evolve over time. Fully revised and updated, this edition provides a comprehensive exploration of key topics such as language change, linguistic reconstruction, and sociolinguistic aspects of language development, while also addressing cutting-edge research in the field.

This book covers a wide range of fundamental concepts and methodologies of historical linguistics, offering insight into language contact, the birth and death of languages, and the intriguing topic of very remote linguistic relations. With language examples from all six continents, this book not only explains theory but also gives readers the opportunity to explore real-world cases.

Key updates in this third edition include:

• More detailed discussions on morphological change, with new insights into iconization.

• Fresh case studies focusing on Germanic languages and American and New Zealand English.

• Updated exercises designed to reinforce each of the book's key topics.

• A brand-new companion website that offers further learning materials, including discussion questions, additional exercises, and commentaries on the exercises.

Trask’s Historical Linguistics remains an essential resource for students of language, linguistics, and related fields. Its combination of updated content, practical exercises, and access to an online learning platform makes it an indispensable guide for those looking to understand the dynamics of language change across time and space.