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This engaging book is illustrated with language examples from all six continents, and covers the fundamental concepts of language change, methods for historical linguistics, linguistic reconstruction, sociolinguistic aspects of language change. If you were asked to name the trait which most decisively distinguishes human beings from all other creatures on the planet, what would you choose. Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Language files chapter 12 language contact flashcards. Written in an engaging and entertaining style, this book provides a clear overview of the key topics and an explanation of the basic terms and ideas. Trask 19 followers robert lawrence larry trask was professor of linguistics at the university of sussex in england. Trask is professor of linguistics at the university of sussex.
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