A Short History of Structural Linguistics

Autori

• Peter Hugoe Matthews

Parametri

• 174 pagine
• 7 ore di lettura

• Linguistica
• Storia

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Focusing on the evolution of structural linguistics from the 1870s to today, this book explores key developments in the field, particularly the study of sound systems and language change. It delves into foundational theories of language structure, highlighting the impact of the Chomskyan revolution in the 1950s. The contributions of influential figures such as Saussure, Bloomfield, and Chomsky are thoroughly examined, offering insights into structuralist theories of meaning and the discipline's overall progression.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2014