Essays in Linguistics [Hardcover] Joseph H. Greenberg

Description

1957 University of Chicago Press Publishing edition. Former library copy. Hardcover has some wear. No dust jacket. The pages are clean and in good condition. The binding is secure.

This copy of “Essays in Linguistics” by Joseph H. Greenberg is a significant work in the field of linguistics, published in 1957 by the prestigious University of Chicago Press. Greenberg, a renowned linguist and anthropologist, made groundbreaking contributions to the study of language universals and language classification, particularly with his influential work on the Amerind language family hypothesis.

This volume contains a collection of Greenberg’s essays, which explore various aspects of linguistic theory and methodology. It delves into topics such as phonology, morphology, syntax, and historical linguistics, offering insightful analyses and thought-provoking perspectives. Greenberg’s innovative approaches challenged traditional linguistic paradigms and paved the way for new avenues of research.

Despite its former library ownership and the absence of a dust jacket, this hardcover edition remains a valuable addition to any collection focused on linguistics or the history of language studies. The clean pages and secure binding ensure that the content remains accessible and readable, allowing scholars and enthusiasts to engage with Greenberg’s pioneering ideas and groundbreaking contributions to the field.