Linguistic Change: An Introduction to the Historical Study of Language (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Sturtevant, E. H.

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ISBN 10 : 133000339X ISBN 13 : 9781330003398

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�diteur: Forgotten Books
Date d'�dition: 2018
Langue: anglais
ISBN 10: 133000339X
ISBN 13: 9781330003398
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Nombre de pages: 198
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Linguistic Change: An Introduction to the Historical Study of Language

E. H. Sturtevant

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ISBN 10 : 133000339X ISBN 13 : 9781330003398

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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book examines the nature of language, how it changes, and the different factors that drive these changes. It explains that, although writing is the traditional form of language we preserve and study, the spoken word is the primary phenomenon. Furthermore, the author posits that all writing systems, such as the alphabet, are imperfect representations of speech. The author discusses how languages form and change over time as a product of the learning process. Mistakes made when learning a language, such as mishearing or mispronouncing words, can become permanent changes if adopted by the community. Other changes arise from efficiency, such as simplification of sounds and ease of pronunciation. The author also explores how external factors like cultural influence and social status can affect linguistic development. A fascinating examination of the evolution of language, this book provides a new perspective on how we communicate, how we learn, and how we organize our thoughts. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N� de r�f. du vendeur 9781330003398_0

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