How Long to Read Historical Linguistics

How Long Does it Take to Read Historical Linguistics?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 30 minutes to read Historical Linguistics by Anthony Kroch

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

"Bringing the advances of theoretical linguistics to the study of language change in a systematic way, this innovative textbook demonstrates the mutual relevance of historical linguistics and contemporary linguistics. Numerous case studies throughout the book show both that theoretical linguistics can be used to solve problems where traditional approaches to historical linguistics have failed to produce satisfying results, and that the results of historical research can have an impact on theory. The book first explains the nature of human language and the sources of language change in broad terms. It then focuses on different types of language change from contemporary viewpoints, before exploring comparative reconstruction - the most spectacular success of traditional historical linguistics - and the problems inherent in trying to devise new methods for linguistic comparison. Positioned at the cutting edge of the field, the book argues that this approach can and should lead to the reintegration of historical linguistics as one of the core areas in the study of language"--

How long is Historical Linguistics?

Historical Linguistics by Anthony Kroch is 330 pages long, and a total of 82,500 words.

This makes it 111% the length of the average book. It also has 101% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Historical Linguistics Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 7 hours and 30 minutes to read Historical Linguistics aloud.

What Reading Level is Historical Linguistics?

Historical Linguistics is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

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