Indo-European Linguistics: An Introduction
James Clackson
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Paperback. Clear introductory textbook on the study of Indo-European languages, with glossary, discussion points, and exercises. Series: Cambridge Textbooks in Linguistics. Num Pages: 281 pages, 99 tables 25 exercises. BIC Classification: 2A; CF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 246 x 175 x 15. Weight in Grams: 518. An Introduction. Series: Cambridge Textbooks in Linguistics. 288 pages, 99 tables 25 exercises. Clear introductory textbook on the study of Indo-European languages, with glossary, discussion points, and exercises. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). BIC Classification: 2A; CF. Dimension: 246 x 175 x 15. Weight: 568.
The Indo-European language family consists of many of the modern and ancient languages of Europe, India and Central Asia, including Latin, Greek, Sanskrit, Russian, German, French, Spanish and English. Spoken by an estimated three billion people, it has the largest number of native speakers in the world today. This textbook provides an accessible introduction to the study of the Indo-European languages. It clearly sets out the methods for relating the languages to one another, presents an engaging discussion of the current debates and controversies concerning their classification, and offers sample problems and suggestions for how to solve them. Complete with ... Read more
The Indo-European language family consists of many of the modern and ancient languages of Europe, India and Central Asia, including Latin, Greek, Sanskrit, Russian, German, French, Spanish and English. Spoken by an estimated three billion people, it has the largest number of native speakers in the world today. This textbook provides an accessible introduction to the study of the Indo-European languages. It clearly sets out the methods for relating the languages to one another, presents an engaging discussion of the current debates and controversies concerning their classification, and offers sample problems and suggestions for how to solve them. Complete with ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Number of pages
288
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Series
Cambridge Textbooks in Linguistics
Condition
New
Number of Pages
284
Place of Publication
Cambridge, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780521653671
SKU
V9780521653671
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About James Clackson
James Clackson is senior lecturer in the Faculty of Classics, University of Cambridge, and is Fellow and Director of Studies, Jesus College, University of Cambridge.
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