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Historical & comparative linguistics

Empire of Pleasures presents an evocative and picturesque analysis of the Romans' extraordinary desire for food and wine and how this quest for the luxurious is woven into the literature, art, language and culture. Num Pages: 346 pages, 40 b&w photos. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; 2AB; 3D; ACG; CFF; DSBB; JFC; WB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 725.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
346
Condition
New
SKU
V9780415186247
ISBN
9780415186247
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 163.33

Paperback. Addresses the question: how can we unravel the evolution of language, given that there is no direct evidence about it? Series: Approaches to the Evolution of Language. Num Pages: 265 pages, 13 b/w illus. BIC Classification: CFF. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 228 x 152. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Cambridge University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
265
Condition
New
SKU
V9781316501078
ISBN
9781316501078
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 30.26

Paperback. This text aims to show the linguistic variety that exists within the Italian language, as well as describing its main systematic linguistic features, offering detailed coverage of both sociolinguistic and linguistic topics. Num Pages: 260 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 2ADT; CFB; CFF; CFK. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 138 x 21. Weight in Grams: 362.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1988
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
2nd Edition
Number of pages
260
Condition
New
SKU
V9780415078627
ISBN
9780415078627
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 58.60

Paperback. Exploring the many different contact points between Iberian colonialism and indigenous cultures, this title features contributors who identify the crucial parameters of language evolution that have led to today's state of linguistic diversity in Latin America. Editor(s): Mufwene, Salikoko S. Num Pages: 368 pages, 7 halftones, 3 line drawings, 27 tables. BIC Classification: 1KL; 2ADP; 2ADS; CFF. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 155 x 229 x 29. Weight in Grams: 482.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
University Of Chicago Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226126203
ISBN
9780226126203
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 47.99
€ 39.94

Paperback. This book traces the remarkable reconfigurations that English lexis has undergone in the past millennium. The vocabulary is studied as an indicator of social change, a symbol reflecting different social dynamics between speech communities, on models of dominance, cohabitation, colonialism and globalisation. Series: Language Library. Num Pages: 448 pages, 0. BIC Classification: 2AB; CFF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 640.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
448
Condition
New
SKU
V9780631188551
ISBN
9780631188551
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 58.05

Paperback. This book is a convenient, portable paperback derived from the acclaimed Cambridge Encyclopedia of the World's Ancient Languages. Editor(s): Woodard, Roger D. Num Pages: 284 pages, 1 map 19 tables. BIC Classification: 1FBP; 1FBS; 1QDA; CFF; HBJF1; HBLA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 245 x 188 x 18. Weight in Grams: 548.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Cambridge University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
284
Condition
New
SKU
V9780521684989
ISBN
9780521684989
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 59.44

Paperback. The word "blurb" derives from a "pulchritudinous young lady" of that fictional name who appeared on a book-cover at the turn of the century. Quarrying the "Oxford English Dictionary" for its evidence, this book traces the extraordinary way in which English words have changed their meanings. Num Pages: 288 pages, 18 figures, 3 halftones. BIC Classification: 2AB; CFF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 153 x 16. Weight in Grams: 468. Very good copy with light shelf wear. Previous owners name on FFEP, remains very good
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1989
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Condition
Used, Very Good
SKU
KCW0008943
ISBN
9780631173212
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 5.62

Paperback. A seminal 1921 work by the linguist Edward Sapir, outlining his influential ideas and hypotheses on language and its speakers. Series: Cambridge Library Collection - Linguistics. Num Pages: 272 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: CFF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 215 x 140 x 17. Weight in Grams: 366. Very good copy with light shelf wear. Sunned cover. Small stain to bottom page edges. Previous owners name to FFEP, remains very good
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Cambridge Library Collection United Kingdom
Edition
Reissue
Number of pages
272
Condition
Used, Very Good
SKU
KCW0010373
ISBN
9781108063784
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 26.99
€ 23.85

Paperback. By explaining language change with close reference to literary and other textual examples and emphasising the integral link between a language and its society, this text is especially useful for students of literature as well as linguistics. Num Pages: 240 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 2AB; CFF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 147 x 11. Weight in Grams: 420.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9780340806951
ISBN
9780340806951
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 42.58

Paperback. Runes employ many techniques from informal scratchings to sophisticated inlaid designs on weapons, or the exquisite relief carvings of the Franks Casket. This book tells the story of runes from their mysterious origins, their development as a script, to their use and meaning in the modern world. Num Pages: 112 pages, 38 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1D; 2AC; CBX; CFF; HBJD; HBLC1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 147 x 11. Weight in Grams: 312.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
British Museum Press
Condition
New
SKU
9780714180298
ISBN
9780714180298
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 21.95

Hardcover. Offers a description of the Venetian, Michel Membre's mission to the court of Shah Tahmasp I of Persia. This book offers a European accounts of 16th century Persia. It features his adventures and observations in a narrative. Editor(s): Clauson, Gerard. Num Pages: 144 pages, notes, translation, commentary, indices. BIC Classification: 2BXF; 2FMC; CBDX; CFF; CFK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 210 x 149 x 38. Weight in Grams: 1600.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1960
Publisher
Gibb Memorial Trust
Condition
New
SKU
V9780906094310
ISBN
9780906094310
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 104.19

Paperback. Presents an investigation into the evolution of language. This book exposes the elusive forces of creation at work in human communication. Along the way, it teaches why German maidens are neuter while German turnips are female, why we have feet not foots, and how great changes of pronunciation may result from simple laziness. Num Pages: 368 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: CBX; CFFD; HBL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 196 x 130 x 23. Weight in Grams: 260.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Cornerstone
Condition
New
SKU
9780099460251
ISBN
9780099460251
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.99
€ 10.04

Revised edition of: Trask's Historical linguistics / R.L. Trask. London: Arnold, 2007. Num Pages: 412 pages, 78 black & white tables, 32 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: CFF. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 246 x 174 x 0. Weight in Grams: 861.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
3rd Edition
Number of pages
412
Condition
New
SKU
V9780415706575
ISBN
9780415706575
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 164.38

Paperback. Intends to illuminate old creole societies and emerging cultures and identities in many parts of the world. This book covers areas that include Latin America, the South Atlantic/Indian oceans, the Caribbean, West and East Africa, the Pacific and the US. It provides a reader-friendly and informative overview of creolization. Editor(s): Cohen, Robin; Toninato, Paola. Series: Routledge Student Readers. Num Pages: 416 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: CFFD; JFSL. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 244 x 175 x 23. Weight in Grams: 742.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
416
Condition
New
SKU
V9780415498548
ISBN
9780415498548
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 63.52

Paperback. Suzanne Romaine defines and describes the linguistic features of Pidgin and Creole languages. Ongoing development places the study of these languages within the context of current issues of linguistic theory: language acquisition, and universals of change. Series: Longman Linguistics Library. Num Pages: 388 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 2ZP; CFF; CFK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 219 x 138 x 24. Weight in Grams: 494.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1988
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
388
Condition
New
Edition
1st Edition
SKU
V9780582296473
ISBN
9780582296473
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 132.75

Paperback. This well-known, authoritative dictionary is wittily illustrated and provides a dependable guide to a fascinating subject. Editor(s): Franklyn, Julian. Num Pages: 224 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 2AGR; CFFD; GBC. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 215 x 142 x 14. Weight in Grams: 320.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1975
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
Edition
1st Edition
SKU
V9780415046022
ISBN
9780415046022
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 57.21

Paperback. Num Pages: 189 pages. BIC Classification: 2GDC; CFFD; GBCR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Weight in Grams: 1361.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1981
Publisher
The Chinese University Press
Edition
Bilingual
Condition
New
SKU
V9789622012110
ISBN
9789622012110
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.20

Paperback. This volume is an introduction to the linguistic structure of the French language. It looks at how the language is structured and varies depending on gender, medium, register, age, etc. It contains coverage of important topics in phonology, morphology, syntax, and lexis. Series: Longman Linguistics Library. Num Pages: 426 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 2ADF; CFF; CFK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 654.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
428
Condition
New
SKU
V9780582293465
ISBN
9780582293465
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 68.45

Paperback. This book presents a unified account of all quantity changes affecting stressed vowels in early Middle English. Series Editor(s): Austin, P.; Bresnan, J.; Comrie, B.; Crain, S.; Dressler, W.; Ewen, C. J.; Lass, R.; Lightfoot, D.; Rice, K. Series: Cambridge Studies in Linguistics. Num Pages: 220 pages, 13 tables. BIC Classification: 2ABC; CFF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 152 x 13. Weight in Grams: 330.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Cambridge University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
220
Condition
New
Edition
Revised ed.
SKU
V9780521022910
ISBN
9780521022910
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 39.97

Paperback. A one-stop resource on the current developments in word order research. Series: Research Surveys in Linguistics. Num Pages: 364 pages, 96 b/w illus. 26 tables. BIC Classification: CFF; CFK. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 228 x 153 x 17. Weight in Grams: 580. Series: Research Surveys in Linguistics. 364 pages, 96 b/w illus. 26 tables. A one-stop resource on the current developments in word order research. Cateogry: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). BIC Classification: CFF; CFK. Dimension: 228 x 153 x 17. Weight: 580.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
364
Condition
New
SKU
V9780521693127
ISBN
9780521693127
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 36.57

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