combination of different approaches to current and new issues in historical linguistics, while supplying an exhaustive and up-to-date coverage of sub-fields traditionally regarded as central to historical linguistics research. The editors aim to build a solid background for further discussion and to indicate directions for new research on relevant open questions.The book includes coverage of key terms, a list of resources, and sections on:• history of research• methodology• phonology• morphology• grammatical categories• syntax• grammaticalization• semantics • etymology• language contact• sociolinguistics• causes of language changeIt is a complete resource for researchers working on historical linguistics.

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