Linguistic Archaeology: An Introduction and Methodological Guide – PDF

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Linguistic Archaeology: An Introduction and Methodological Guide (ePub/PDF) delves into the intriguing world of linguistic archaeology, providing students with a comprehensive introduction to its theoretical foundations and essential methodologies for reconstructing the prehistory of language. This ebook serves as a vital resource for those eager to explore the crossroads of language and archaeology.

The text advances the discussion beyond conventional methods, illuminating the interplay between various related fields and the reconstruction of human languages that predate the written record. It meticulously outlines significant theories that have evolved since the nineteenth century, showcasing contributions from computational historical linguistics, phylogenetics, and linguistic anthropology. Each chapter adopts a practical approach to help readers mine empirical data effectively, including references, links, and instructions to free, open-access resources. Additionally, a detailed, step-by-step guide is provided for employing the methods discussed within the text.

In its concluding chapters, the book skillfully frames theory and methodology within broader chronological and geographical contexts, while also offering insights into potential future directions for this burgeoning field of study.

This pioneering volume is designed to serve as a holistic gateway into linguistic archaeology, making it an invaluable resource for students and scholars in historical linguistics, linguistic anthropology, language evolution, and cultural geography.

ISBNs: 978-1040009284, 978-1003291664, 978-1032271767, 978-1032271798, 978-1040009291

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