Universal History of Linguistics
Title | Universal History of Linguistics PDF eBook |
Author | Esa Itkonen |
Publisher | John Benjamins Publishing |
Pages | 379 |
Release | 1991-01-01 |
Genre | Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | 9027245525 |
This wide-ranging book presents the linguistic achievements of four major cultures to readers presumably conversant with modern theoretical linguistics. The chapter on India discusses in detail Pan?ini's (c. 400 B.C.) grammar Ast-adhy-ay-i as well as the work of his commentators Katyayana, Patanjali, and Bhartr?hari. In the Chinese tradition, the Confucian doctrine of the Rectification of Names' is singled out for treatment. Arabic linguistics is represented by Sibawaihi's (d. 793) grammar al-Kitab, in particular its syntax, as well as the subsequent commentary tradition. The chapter on Europe, which is the most comprehensive of the four, covers the time span from antiquity to the 20th century; special attention is devoted to the contributions of Plato, Aristotle, the Stoics, Varro, Apollonius Dyscolus, and the Modistae. The achievements of the cultures in linguistics are treated throughout from a deliberately value-laden point of view. The achievements of Western antiquity and the Middle Ages are shown to be much more than the average linguist is inclined to believe. Even more importantly, it is shown that the Indian and the Arab traditions have been superior to the European tradition at least until the 20th century. The fact that a linguistic theory created some 2,400 years ago is fully as adequate as our best theories today must have far-reaching implications for the notion of 'scientific progress'. More precisely, it proves necessary to distinguish between 'progress in the human sciences' and 'progress in the natural sciences'. These issues, which pertain to the general philosophy of science, are treated in the final chapter of the book.
The Oxford Handbook of the History of Linguistics
Title | The Oxford Handbook of the History of Linguistics PDF eBook |
Author | Keith Allan |
Publisher | Oxford University Press, USA |
Pages | 945 |
Release | 2013-03-28 |
Genre | Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | 0199585849 |
Leading scholars examine the history of linguistics from ancient origins to the present. They consider every aspect of the field from language origins to neurolinguistics, explore the linguistic traditions in different parts of the world, examine how work in linguistics has influenced other fields, and look at how it has been practically applied
Historical Linguistics, fourth edition
Title | Historical Linguistics, fourth edition PDF eBook |
Author | Lyle Campbell |
Publisher | MIT Press |
Pages | 521 |
Release | 2021-03-30 |
Genre | Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | 0262542188 |
The new edition of a comprehensive, accessible, and hands-on text in historical linguistics, revised and expanded, with new material and a new layout. This accessible, hands-on textbook not only introduces students to the important topics in historical linguistics but also shows them how to apply the methods described and how to think about the issues. Abundant examples from a broad range of languages and exercises allow students to focus on how to do historical linguistics. The book is distinctive for its integration of the standard topics with others now considered important to the field, including syntactic change, grammaticalization, sociolinguistic contributions to linguistic change, distant genetic relationships, areal linguistics, and linguistic prehistory.
The History of Languages
Title | The History of Languages PDF eBook |
Author | Tore Janson |
Publisher | Oxford University Press |
Pages | 296 |
Release | 2012 |
Genre | Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | 0199604282 |
Does not discuss the Semitic languages.
Languages In The World
Title | Languages In The World PDF eBook |
Author | Julie Tetel Andresen |
Publisher | John Wiley & Sons |
Pages | 404 |
Release | 2016-01-19 |
Genre | Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | 1118531280 |
This innovative introduction outlines the structure and distribution of the world’s languages, charting their evolution over the past 200,000 years. Balances linguistic analysis with socio-historical and political context, offering a cohesive picture of the relationship between language and society Provides an interdisciplinary introduction to the study of language by drawing not only on the diverse fields of linguistics (structural, linguist anthropology, historical, sociolinguistics), but also on history, biology, genetics, sociology, and more Includes nine detailed language profiles on Kurdish, Arabic, Tibetan, Hawaiian, Vietnamese, Tamil, !Xóõ (Taa), Mongolian, and Quiché A companion website offers a host of supplementary materials including, sound files, further exercises, and detailed introductory information for students new to linguistics
Women in the History of Linguistics
Title | Women in the History of Linguistics PDF eBook |
Author | Professor of French Philology and Linguistics Wendy Ayres-Bennett |
Publisher | Oxford University Press, USA |
Pages | 673 |
Release | 2021-01-07 |
Genre | Linguistics |
ISBN | 0198754957 |
This volume offers a ground-breaking investigation into women's contribution to the description, analysis, and codification of languages across a wide range of linguistic and cultural traditions. The chapters explore a variety of spheres of activity, from the production of dictionaries and grammars to language teaching methods and language policy.
A Short History of Linguistics
Title | A Short History of Linguistics PDF eBook |
Author | Robert Henry Robins |
Publisher | |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 1985 |
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