An Historical Study of English - Function, Form and Change (Hardcover)

Through his analysis of selected major developments in the history of English, Jeremy Smith argues that the history of the language can only be understood from a dynamic perspective. He proposes that internal linguistic mechanisms for language change cannot be meaningfully explained in isolation or without reference to external linguistic factors. The reader is provided with a synthesis of recent developments in English historical linguistics. Other features of the text include: a look at the theory and methodology of linguistic historiography; a consideration of the major changes in writing systems, pronunciation and grammar; examples of these changes, such as the standardization of spellings and accent and the origins of the Great Vowel Shift; and a focus on the origins of two non-standard varieties - 18th century Scots and 20th- century British Black English. This book should be useful reading for students of English Historical linguistics, as well a contribution to the field.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	October 1996
First published:	1997
Authors:	Jeremy Smith
Dimensions:	234 x 156mm (L x W)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	244
ISBN-13:	978-0-415-13272-5
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Language & linguistics > Historical & comparative linguistics > General Promotions
LSN:	0-415-13272-X
Barcode:	9780415132725

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