Principles of Linguistic Change, Volume 1

Internal Factors

William Labov (University of Pennsylvania, USA)

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English

Wiley-Blackwell
13 May 1994

Dialect, slang & jargon

This book develops the general principles of linguistic change that form the foundations of historical linguistics, dialectology and sociolinguistics.

Demonstrates the social as well as cognitive relevance of linguistic research Shows that rapid linguistic change is in progress in the cities of America and England so that urban dialects are becoming more and more differentiated Discusses factors that govern the internal development of linguistic structures: the mechanisms of change, the constraints on change, and the ways in which change is embedded in the larger linguistic system

By: William Labov (University of Pennsylvania USA)
Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 150mm, Spine: 36mm
Weight: 885g
ISBN: 9780631179146
ISBN 10: 0631179143
Pages: 664
Publication Date: 13 May 1994
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly , A / AS level , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

William Labov is Professor of Linguistics at the University of Pennsylvania.

Reviews for Principles of Linguistic Change, Volume 1: Internal Factors

"""This volume represents the remarkable achievements of one of the leading linguistics of the twentieth century. Almost uniquely... Labov has demonstrated the social as well as cognitive relevance of linguistic research."" Elizabeth C. Traugott and Scott A. Schwenter, Stanford University"