An historical study of English : function, form and change
Smith, Jeremy1996
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Through his analysis of selected major developments in the history of English, Smith argues that the history of language can only be understood from a dynamic perspective, and internal linguistic change mechanisms cannot be explained in isolation.
Main title:
An historical study of English : function, form and change / Jeremy Smith.
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Imprint:
London : Routledge, 1996.
Collation:
xvii, 225p. : ill., maps ; 24 cm.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 207-215) and index.
ISBN:
9780415132732 (pbk)
Dewey class:
420.9420
Language:
English
BRN:
1205841
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