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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book focuses on the study of human language and communication, an area that has seen remarkable growth in the past century. The author details the origins of the field, tracing modern linguistics to breakthroughs in the early 1800s surrounding the Sanskrit language. The book emphasizes the transition in linguistics from its early philosophical roots to an increasingly scientific approach. This shift was sparked by more precise analyses of sound and speech enabled by the discovery of Sanskrit. Scholars began to approach language as a quantifiable system with discernible patterns. The author elucidates key figures in the development of linguistics, including Schlegel, Bopp, Grimm, and others, while discussing major theoretical contributions such as the comparative method and the discovery of sound laws. These advancements laid the groundwork for examining language as an evolving phenomenon, leading to the field of historical grammar. Notably, the book highlights the impact of Indian grammatical traditions, particularly their emphasis on detailed phonetic observation and the analysis of word structure. This influence fostered a shift away from solely written language analysis towards a more comprehensive understanding of spoken language. The author concludes by emphasizing the evolution of linguistics from a descriptive discipline to a more analytical and explanatory science. By incorporating insights from psychology and expanding the scope of inquiry, the field has gained a deeper understanding of the intricate relationship between language, thought, and human cognition. 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 réf. du vendeur 9781333998066_0
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