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Principles of Linguistic Change
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Principles of Linguistic Change

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This book develops the general principles of linguistic change that form the foundations of historical linguistics, dialectology and sociolinguistics. * Demonstrates the social as well as cognitive relevance of linguistic research* Shows that rapid linguistic change is in progress in the cities of America and England so that urban dialects are becoming more and more differentiated* Discusses factors that govern the internal development of linguistic structures: the mechanisms of change, the constraints on change, and the ways in which change is embedded in the larger linguistic system

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Format
Paperback
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Country
United Kingdom
Date
13 May 1994
Pages
676
ISBN
9780631179146

This book develops the general principles of linguistic change that form the foundations of historical linguistics, dialectology and sociolinguistics. * Demonstrates the social as well as cognitive relevance of linguistic research* Shows that rapid linguistic change is in progress in the cities of America and England so that urban dialects are becoming more and more differentiated* Discusses factors that govern the internal development of linguistic structures: the mechanisms of change, the constraints on change, and the ways in which change is embedded in the larger linguistic system

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Format
Paperback
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Country
United Kingdom
Date
13 May 1994
Pages
676
ISBN
9780631179146