🔥Lyle Campbell Historical Linguistics An Introduction

The book explains the main principles and methods of historical linguistics, including sound change, the comparative method, internal reconstruction, language classification, etymology and the reconstruction of earlier language stages. With examples drawn from a wide range of languages, Campbell presents both the theoretical foundations and practical applications of linguistic comparison.

This work has become a valuable reference for students and researchers in linguistics, particularly those interested in language history, language families and the evolution of languages over time.

MIT Press, 1999. 396 pages, including bibliography and index.
Condition: Paperback, in mint condition.