Linguistic Archaeology, 9781032271798
Hardcover
Unearth language’s past: Reconstructing prehistory with linguistic archaeology’s tools.

Linguistic Archaeology

an introduction and methodological guide

$272.80

  • Hardcover

    182 pages

  • Release Date

    22 May 2024

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Summary

Unearthing the Past: A Guide to Linguistic Archaeology

Linguistic Archaeology offers an accessible introduction to the field, providing both a theoretical framework and a methodological toolkit for understanding the conceptual foundations and practical considerations involved in reconstructing the prehistory of language.

The book explores the field’s expansion beyond traditional approaches, focusing on the interplay of related disciplines and the reconstruction of h…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781032271798
ISBN-10:1032271795
Author:Gerd Carling
Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:Routledge
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:182
Release Date:22 May 2024
Weight:453g
Dimensions:229mm x 152mm
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Critics Review

‘Linguistic Archaeology is unparalleled in its scope and depth. In this indispensable core resource, Gerd Carling provides detailed historical accounts of the theoretical currents informing the contemporary study of language and languages in the deep past, complementing these with state-of-the-art descriptions of the methodological toolbox available to researchers.’

Chris Sinha, University of East Anglia, UK

About The Author

Gerd Carling

Gerd Carling is Professor of Empirical Linguistics at Goethe University, Frankfurt am Main, Germany.

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