Evolutionary phonology: the emergence of sound patterns
Auteur :
Blevins, Juliette
Éditeur :
Cambridge University Press
ISBN :
9780521043649
Date de publication :
12 nov. 2007
Dimensions :
22,9 x 15,3 x 2,4 cm
Poids :
582 g
Format :
Trade paperback (US)
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
This book explores the nature of sound change in human language over the past 7000–8000 years. It presents a new approach to the problem of how genetically unrelated languages can often show similar sound patterns, and why there are many exceptions to the patterns often regarded as universal.