Introduction to the Science of Language - Vol 1

Vol 1. First published in 1900, this was the first of two volumes of the magnum opus from pioneer assyriologist and linguist Rev. Archibald Sayce and provided an introduction to theories on the nature, behaviour and development of languages along with the morphology and physiology of speech.

List of contents

1. Theories of Language. 2. The Nature and Science of Language. 3. The Three Causes of Change in Language (Imitation, Emphasis, and Laziness). 4. The Physiology and Semasiology of Speech (Phonology and Sematology). 5. The Morphology of Speech.

Summary

First published in 1900, this was the first of two volumes of the magnum opus from pioneer assyriologist and linguist Rev. Archibald Sayce and provided an introduction to theories on the nature, behaviour and development of languages along with the morphology and physiology of speech.

Product details

• Authors: A. H. Sayce
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.11.2020
• EAN: 9781138339224
• ISBN: 978-1-138-33922-4
• No. of pages: 445
• Series: Routledge Revivals
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > General and comparative linguistics; Linguistics, LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Linguistics / General, LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Grammar & Punctuation, LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Linguistics / Syntax, Grammar, syntax & morphology, Grammar, syntax and morphology