This is an attempt to view historical phonological change as an ongoing, recurrent process. The author sees like events occurring at all periods, a phenomenon w

This book covers the historical development of the English phonological system from its earliest reconstructed and recorded forms to its most recent variations.

This critical overview examines every aspect of the field including its history, key current research questions and methods, theoretical perspectives, and socio

A one-stop, comprehensive account of the key developments in the phonological history of Chinese.

The history and development of English, from the earliest known writings to its status today as a dominant world language, is a subject of major importance to l