Landmarks In Linguistic Thought Volume I: The Western Tradition From Socrates To Saussure (History of Linguistic Thought) - Softcover

Harris, Professor Roy

Softcover

ISBN 10: 041515362X ISBN 13: 9780415153621

Publisher: Routledge, 1997

Synopsis

By introducing the reader to the main issues and themes that have determined the development of the Western linguistic tradition, an evolution of linguistic thought quickly becomes apparent. Each chapter in this accessible book contains a short extract from a `landmark' text followed by a commentary which places the text in its social and intellectual context.The authors, who consider writers from Aristotle to Caxton to Saussure, have fully revised the original edition ofthis text. Complete with two new chapters on Bishop John Wilkins and Frege, a revised preface and updated bibliography, this book will be invaluable to anyone with an interest in the History of Linguistics, or the History of Western Thought.

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Review:

"The choices are excellent . . . their commentaries are especially valuable in providing an understanding of the central concerns of our field."
-Winfred P. Lehmann, "Language

About this edition

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 1997
• ISBN 10: 041515362X
• ISBN 13: 9780415153621
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 260