Larry Trask

Gebundenes Buch

Why Do Languages Change?

Beschreibung

Packed with fascinating examples, this entertaining book explores changes in the English language over time.

Autor

R. L. Trask was a world authority on the Basque language and on historical linguistics. He wrote both academic and popular books, notably on grammar, punctuation, and English style and usage. His publications include Language: The Basics (1995) and Mind the Gaffe (2001). At the time of his death in 2004, he was Professor of Linguistics at the University of Sussex.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Cambridge University Press
• Seitenzahl: 212
• Erscheinungstermin: 24. Dezember 2009
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 235mm x 157mm x 16mm
• Gewicht: 465g
• ISBN-13: 9780521838023
• ISBN-10: 0521838029
• Artikelnr.: 28109926

Rezensionen

'Clear, sensible and stimulating ... a fine memorial to the late Larry Trask. This book deserves to succeed as a splendid introductory text for anyone interested in language change.' Jeremy J. Smith, University of Glasgow