{"product_id":"the-life-cycle-of-language-past-present-and-future-9780192845818","title":"The Life Cycle of Language: Past, Present, and Future","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eThe 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. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 496 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 30 November 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Oxford University Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 916g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 167 x 242 x 34 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9780192845818\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shulph Ink","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":47425580040442,"sku":"9780192845818","price":112.46,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/files\/1750438284029_book_0acc7821-2560-42e7-90b7-d8f9640be0dc.jpg?v=1750527746","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/the-life-cycle-of-language-past-present-and-future-9780192845818","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}