Remarks on the Phonological Evolution of Russian in Comparison with the Other Slavic Languages by Roman Jakobson - ISBN: 9780262549707
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Uncover language evolution’s purpose: Jakobson’s lost masterpiece, now in English.

Remarks on the Phonological Evolution of Russian in Comparison with the Other Slavic Languages

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    240 pages

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    31 October 2023

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Summary

The first English translation of a classic and groundbreaking work in historical phonology.

This is the first English translation of a groundbreaking 1929 work in historical phonology by the renowned linguist Roman Jakobson, considered the founder of modern structural linguistics. A revolutionary treatment of Russian and Slavic linguistics, the book introduced a new type of historical linguistics that focused on the systematic reasons behind phonological change. Rather than treating s…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780262549707
ISBN-10:0262549700
Author:Roman Jakobson, Ronald F. Feldstein
Publisher:MIT Press Ltd
Imprint:MIT Press
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:240
Release Date:31 October 2023
Weight:369g
Dimensions:229mm x 152mm
About The Author

Roman Jakobson

Roman Jakobson (1896-1982) was one of the greatest linguists of the twentieth century. Educated in Moscow and Prague, he taught at Masaryk University, Columbia University, Harvard University, and MIT. His many published works include Six Lectures on Sound and Meaning.

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