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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.
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A Short History of Structural Linguistics, Peter Matthews, Peter Matthews
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- Released
- 2014
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- Title
- A Short History of Structural Linguistics
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Peter Matthews, Peter Matthews
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Released
- 2014
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 174
- ISBN13
- 9780521625685
- Description
- 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.