An Introduction to Historical and Comparative Linguistics by Raimo Anttila is a comprehensive guide to the principles and methods used in studying language change and relationships among languages. It explores sound change, analogy, grammaticalization, and linguistic reconstruction, with examples from Indo-European and other language families. The book balances theoretical insights with practical applications, making it a valuable resource for students and researchers in historical linguistics.
Dimensions:
24 x 16.5 x 2.8 cm
Format:
Hard cover, cloth bound. No dust jacket.
Publisher:
The Macmillan Company