Descrição
"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.
Detalhes do Livro
Formato
Capa dura
Páginas
234 páginas
Idioma
Inglês
Publicado
nov 3, 2014
Editora
Oxford University Press
Edições
2 edições
ISBN-10
0199945292
ISBN-13
9780199945290