The work offers a sweeping exploration of the evolution of linguistic science from antiquity to modern times. It charts the intellectual journey of language study, examining key phases such as Greek grammatical traditions, medieval scholasticism, the rise of comparative and historical linguistics in the Enlightenment, Romantic and structuralist movements, and the emergence of modern linguistic theory in the 20th century. The narrative is enriched with selected text extracts, reflecting both historical context and scholarly analysis.
Format:
Hardcover, cloth bound, with dust jacket
Publisher:
Verlag Karl Alber, Reiburg-Munchen