Linguistic Evolution: With Special Reference to English (Cambridge Studies in Linguistics) by M Samuels - Jan 1975

Cambridge University Press, 1975-02-28. Paperback. Good.

Cambridge University Press. Used - Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.

Cambridge University Press. Used - Very Good. 1975. Paperback. Pbk. Some shelf-wear. Else clean copy. Very Good. (Subject: Linguistics).

Cambridge University Press, 1975-02-28. Paperback. Very Good. London, 1975; blue paper covers; edge and corner wear; 8vo - over 7 3/4" to 9 3/4" tall; interior clean and unmarked; 203 pages.

London: Cambridge University Press, 1975 A comprehensive explanation of the reasons for linguistic change. From the collection of Wayne Prescott Suttles, renowned anthropologist, scholar, and linguist regarding many Pacific cultures, and especially the U.S. Pacific Northwest Coast Salish people. His stamp to the ffep. Condition notes: (ix), 203 numbered pp; TPB. Pages: clean, bright, tight; a.e. mildly sunned. Cover: turquoise wraps, b/w titles front, white titles spine; lt edge/shelfwear w/ several faint stains back, rear and spine toned, spine and once corner creased.

Cambridge University Press. Used - Good. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.

Cambridge University Press, London / New York, 1972. IX,203p. Sewn. Small personal library mark and name on free endpaper. Professor Samuels presents a comprehensive explanation of the reasons for linguistic change, applying his theory in particular to the history of English. He assesses and mediates between the conflicting dogmas of different schools of linguistics, and offers an alternative theory of linguistic change which is basically simple but has the scope to cover any type of change. (Editor's information). 'Michael Samuels's neat and careful monograph marks a considerable advance on the presentations of other distinguished scholars inasmuch as it is better balanced and more readable. It is better balanced because it observes a right proportion between abstract and concrete, between scientific description and accompanying exemplification. It is more readable and more easily assimilable because its author takes care to explain technical terms accurately and unobtrusively on their… Read More

Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1975. Paperback. Very Good/No d/j as Published. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Type: Book N.B. Small plain label to ffep. Reading crease to spine.

Cambridge Univ Pr, 1975. Paperback. New. 1st edition. 215 pages. 8.90x6.00x0.60 inches.

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