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The Life Cycle of Language: Past, Present, and Future

The Life Cycle of Language: Past, Present, and Future

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The book explores the cycles of change in the world's languages, drawing on data from both distant and present-day languages, showcasing current research in historical linguistics and exemplifying its dynamism and interdisciplinary nature.

Format: Hardback
Length: 496 pages
Publication date: 30 November 2023
Publisher: Oxford University Press

The present volume gathers a diverse group of linguists from around the world to delve into the intricate cycles of language change across the globe. Historical linguistics goes beyond merely reconstructing a language's past and investigating the mechanisms behind previous language shifts; it also encompasses broader inquiries into the development and ongoing evolution of languages. The chapters in this book draw upon data from both ancient languages, such as Hittite, Proto-Turkic, and Proto-Bantu, as well as contemporary languages, including Akan, Cantonese, Kuuk Thaayorre, Seliš-Ql ispé, Nivaclé, and Spanish. These contributions exemplify the dynamism and interdisciplinary nature of historical linguistics, showcasing the latest research in the field.

Weight: 916g
Dimension: 167 x 242 x 34 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780192845818

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