02516cam a22003493u 4500 58650 UtSlPG 20260610134342.0 m cr n 260607r2019||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 P Strong, Herbert A. (Herbert Augustus), 1841-1918 Introduction to the study of the history of language Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2019 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2019-01-08 Produced by Anita Hammond, MWS, Wayne Hammond and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "Introduction to the Study of the History of Language" by Herbert A. Strong et al. is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. This comprehensive work delves into the processes and principles underpinning the development of language, examining specific theories and examining the changes that occur over time. The authors aim to provide a clear understanding of the evolution of language, particularly focusing on sound changes, shifts in word meanings, and the psychological aspects of linguistic development. The opening of the book sets the stage for a thorough exploration of language history. Strong and his co-authors discuss the disciplines within language study, such as historical grammar and descriptive grammar, and emphasize the complexity and variability of language development. They introduce the reader to concepts like sound change, the role of individual speakers in shaping language, and the interplay of conscious and unconscious processes in the evolution of speech. By establishing these foundational theories, the authors prepare the reader for a more detailed examination of the intricacies of language change throughout the text. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Language and languages Comparative linguistics Grammar, Comparative and general Logeman, Willem Sijbrand, 1850-1933 Wheeler, Benjamin Ide, 1854-1927 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/58650 99477 99477