Trask's Historical Linguistics, Third Edition, is an accessible
introduction to historical linguistics - the study of language change
over time. This engaging book is illustrated with language examples from
all six continents, and covers the fundamental concepts of language
change, methods for historical linguistics, linguistic reconstruction,
sociolinguistic aspects of language change, language contact, the birth
and death of languages, language and prehistory and the issue of very
remote relations.
This third edition of the renowned Trask's Historical Linguistics is
fully revised and updated and covers the most recent developments in
historical linguistics, including:
- more detail on morphological change including cutting-edge discussions
of iconization
- coverage of recent developments in sociolinguistic explanations of
variation and change
- new case studies focusing on Germanic languages and American and New
Zealand English, and updated exercises covering each of the topics
within the book
- a brand new companion website featuring material for both professors
and students, including discussion questions and further exercises as
well as commentaries on the exercises within the book.
Trask's Historical Linguistics is essential reading for all students
of language, linguistics and related disciplines.
The accompanying website can be found at www.routledge.com/cw/trask
