Linguistic Archaeology: An Introduction and Methodological Guide – PDF/ePub

Linguistic Archaeology: An Introduction and Methodological Guide (ePub/PDF) provides a clear and understandable introduction to the field of linguistic archaeology for students.

This ebook delves beyond traditional methods, emphasizing the interconnectedness with related disciplines and exploring the fascinating task of reconstructing human language before written records existed. It traces the evolution of key theories from their beginnings in the nineteenth century to the present day, drawing inspiration from fields like computational historical linguistics, phylogenetics, and linguistic anthropology. Subsequent chapters take a practical approach, guiding readers in using real-world data to reconstruct language history. The book offers helpful references, links, and instructions to valuable open access resources, along with step-by-step guidance on applying available methods. The final chapters connect theory and method within a chronological and geographical framework, while also envisioning the future directions for this rapidly growing field of study.

This comprehensive introduction to linguistic archaeology will be a valuable resource for students interested in historical linguistics, linguistic anthropology, language evolution, and cultural geography.

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