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Paperback. Condition: Good. A hands-on approach to historical linguistics, working through 101 problems in five different categories.This book offers a hands-on approach to historical linguistics, guiding the student through 101 problems in five different categories. These include 12 problems on the establishment of genetic relationship among languages, 24 problems on sound change, 35 problems on phonological reconstruction, 10 problems on internal reconstruction, and 20 problems on subgrouping. Each section begins with an introduction to the principles of historical linguistics as applied to the topic at hand. The problems come next, ordered by level of difficulty--beginning, intermediate, advanced. The Solutions section at the end of the book provides answers.The book provides a consistent structure for each section, offering an overview of the topic followed by progressively difficult problems. Examples come from a wide range of languages, including Austronesian languages. The book provides explicit solutions to all problems; there is no need for a separate answer book or instructor's manual.101 Problems and Solutions in Historical Linguistics is intended to be a companion to any textbook on historical linguistics, providing data-based instruction on the basic principles of the field and illustrating theory in a practical way. It can also serve as a standalone text for course work or independent study.ContentsSection 1 The Establishment of Genetic Relationship Among Languages - Section 2 Sound Change - Section 3 Phonological Reconstruction - Section 4 Internal Reconstruction.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. A hands-on approach to historical linguistics, working through 101 problems in five different categories.This book offers a hands-on approach to historical linguistics, guiding the student through 101 problems in five different categories. These include 12 problems on the establishment of genetic relationship among languages, 24 problems on sound change, 35 problems on phonological reconstruction, 10 problems on internal reconstruction, and 20 problems on subgrouping. Each section begins with an introduction to the principles of historical linguistics as applied to the topic at hand. The problems come next, ordered by level of difficulty--beginning, intermediate, advanced. The Solutions section at the end of the book provides answers.The book provides a consistent structure for each section, offering an overview of the topic followed by progressively difficult problems. Examples come from a wide range of languages, including Austronesian languages. The book provides explicit solutions to all problems; there is no need for a separate answer book or instructor's manual.101 Problems and Solutions in Historical Linguistics is intended to be a companion to any textbook on historical linguistics, providing data-based instruction on the basic principles of the field and illustrating theory in a practical way. It can also serve as a standalone text for course work or independent study.ContentsSection 1 The Establishment of Genetic Relationship Among Languages - Section 2 Sound Change - Section 3 Phonological Reconstruction - Section 4 Internal Reconstruction.…

paperback. Condition: Fine. LIKE NEW!!! Has a red or black remainder mark on bottom/exterior edge of pages.

paperback. Condition: Good. Crease on cover*.

Paperback. Condition: Good. Book in Good condition.

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Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

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Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. Between Her Teeth. Book.

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Unknown. Condition: As New. No Jacket. Pages are clean and are not marred by notes or folds of any kind. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Mary Wallis; Abby Hogge (illustrator).

Condition: very_good. Minimal signs of wear. Mary Wallis; Abby Hogge (illustrator).

Condition: good. Signs of wear and consistent use. Mary Wallis; Abby Hogge (illustrator).

Unknown. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Mary Wallis; Abby Hogge (illustrator).

Unknown. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Mary Wallis; Abby Hogge (illustrator).

Unknown. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Mary Wallis; Abby Hogge (illustrator).

Paperback. Condition: New.

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Condition: acceptable. Mary Wallis; Abby Hogge (illustrator).

Paperback. Condition: New.

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Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. A Dictionary of Austronesian Monosyllabic Roots (Submorphemes). Book.

Pamphlet. Condition: Very Good. Vol 65, No 5, pp. 1565-1572, Map, Illus, Extracted from orig vol, thus begins with title page, stapled & trimmed pamphlet, else VG.

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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Dr. Gala (illustrator).

Hardcover. Condition: As New. No Jacket. Pages are clean and are not marred by notes or folds of any kind. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Dr. Gala (illustrator).