Words in Time: Diachronic Semantics from Different Points of View by Regine Ecka

Description: Words in Time by Regine Eckardt, Klaus von Heusinger, Christoph Schwarze Meanings of words are constantly changing, and the forces driving these changes are varied and diverse. Distinguished scholars in diachronic semantics, general linguistics, classical philology, philosophy of language, anthropology and history offer in depth studies of language internal and external factors of meaning change. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Meanings of words are constantly changing, and the forces driving these changes are varied and diverse. Linguistic analyses are usually concerned with language-internal processes, while investigations of language-external historical developments tend to disregard linguistic considerations. It is evident, however, that an investigation of diachronic semantics will have to consider both sides: a specific theory of meaning including a proper place for lexical semantics on the one hand, and incorporate knowledge about the world and the social and cultural environment of speakers who use language as a tool for communication on the other. The collection focuses on meaning change as a topic of interdisciplinary research. Distinguished scholars in diachronic semantics, general linguistics, classical philology, philosophy of language, anthropology and history offer in depth studies of language internal and external factors of meaning change. This broad range of perspectives, unprecedented in research publications of recent years, is a pioneering attempt to mirror the multi-facetteous nature of language as a formal, social, cognitive, cultural and historical entity. The contributions, each exploring the research issues, methods and techniques of their particular field, are directed towards a broader audience of interested readers, thus enhancing interdisciplinary exchange. Notes Exklusives Verkaufsrecht fÜr: Gesamte Welt. Author Biography Regine Eckardt researches at the Centre for Linguistics, Typology and the Study of Universals (ZAS), Berlin, Germany. Klaus von Heusinger is Professor of Linguistics at Stuttgart University, Germany. Christoph Schwarze is Professor of Linguistics at Konstanz University, Germany. Long Description Meanings of words are constantly changing, and the forces driving these changes are varied and diverse. Linguistic analyses are usually concerned with language-internal processes, while investigations of language-external historical developments tend to disregard linguistic considerations. It is evident, however, that an investigation of diachronic semantics will have to consider both sides: a specific theory of meaning including a proper place for lexical semantics on the one hand, and incorporate knowledge about the world and the social and cultural environment of speakers who use language as a tool for communication on the other. The collection focuses on meaning change as a topic of interdisciplinary research. Distinguished scholars in diachronic semantics, general linguistics, classical philology, philosophy of language, anthropology and history offer in depth studies of language internal and external factors of meaning change. This broad range of perspectives, unprecedented in research publications of recent years, is a pioneering attempt to mirror the multi-facetteous nature of language as a formal, social, cognitive, cultural and historical entity. The contributions, each exploring the research issues, methods and techniques of their particular field, are directed towards a broader audience of interested readers, thus enhancing interdisciplinary exchange. Details ISBN3110176750 Year 2003 ISBN-10 3110176750 ISBN-13 9783110176759 Format Hardcover Publication Date 2003-12-15 Subtitle Diachronic Semantics from Different Points of View Place of Publication Berlin Country of Publication Germany Edited by Klaus von Heusinger DEWEY 401.43 Illustrations Illustrations Short Title WORDS IN TIME Language English Media Book Series Number 143 Publisher De Gruyter Series Trends in Linguistics. Studies and Monographs [TiLSM] Imprint De Gruyter Mouton DOI 10.1604/9783110176759 UK Release Date 2003-12-15 Pages 423 Author Christoph Schwarze Edition Description Reprint 2011 Alternative 9783110899979 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:131600826;

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