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Brill - Semitic Languages in Contact: 82 (Linguistics Study)

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Historical & Comparative Linguistics

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Explore the complex relationships between Semitic languages in this comprehensive academic volume. Semitic Languages in Contact provides twenty detailed case studies that examine various contact situations across the Semitic language family. This collection bridges the gap between ancient and modern linguistic history, offering a deep look at how these languages interact and evolve. The text covers a wide range of languages, including Akkadian, Aramaic, Classical Ethiopic, Hebrew, Phoenician, and Ugaritic. It also addresses modern branches such as Modern Arabic, Modern South Arabian, Neo-Aramaic, and Neo-Ethiopian. Researchers and students can find detailed analysis on writing systems, phonology, morphology, syntax, and lexicon. By utilizing methods that range from traditional philology to modern theoretical linguistics, this book serves as a valuable resource for anyone studying historical and comparative linguistics. It offers a structured look at the linguistic shifts and influences that define the Semitic language family through various historical periods.

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Contains twenty case studies that analyze different contact situations within the Semitic language family.

Covers a broad spectrum of languages from ancient Akkadian and Ugaritic to modern Arabic and Neo-Aramaic.

Provides detailed linguistic analysis focusing on writing systems, phonology, morphology, syntax, and lexicon.

Uses diverse research approaches ranging from traditional philology to modern theoretical linguistics.

Serves as a specialized resource for the Studies in Semitic Languages and Linguistics series (Volume 82).

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Brand: Brill
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 9004300147
Category: Books > Subjects > Politics, Philosophy & Social Sciences > Social Sciences > Linguistics > Historical & Comparative Linguistics
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 25 September 2015
Listed Since: 28 May 2015

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