Descripción
"Relabeling in Language Genesis" explores the fascinating mechanisms behind linguistic evolution. Claire Lefebvre delves into how languages transform over time, particularly focusing on the relabeling process, where a language's lexical entries acquire new designations rooted in phonetics.
With a blend of academic rigor and accessible writing, this work invites readers to consider the dynamic nature of language. Lefebvre’s insights reveal the intricate connections between phonetics and semantics while illuminating the ways in which cultural and social factors shape language development.
Enriched with examples and thoughtful analysis, this book is a valuable resource for linguists and language enthusiasts alike, offering a deeper appreciation for the fluidity and complexity of human communication.
With a blend of academic rigor and accessible writing, this work invites readers to consider the dynamic nature of language. Lefebvre’s insights reveal the intricate connections between phonetics and semantics while illuminating the ways in which cultural and social factors shape language development.
Enriched with examples and thoughtful analysis, this book is a valuable resource for linguists and language enthusiasts alike, offering a deeper appreciation for the fluidity and complexity of human communication.
Detalles del libro
Formato
Tapa dura
Páginas
234 páginas
Idioma
Inglés
Publicado
nov. 3, 2014
Editorial
Oxford University Press
Ediciones
2 ediciones
ISBN-10
0199945292
ISBN-13
9780199945290