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Indoeuropean And Its Closest Relatives: The Eurasiatic Language Family, Volume 2, Lexicon,Used
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The basic thesis of this twovolume work (Volume I. Grammar was published in 2000) is that the well known and extensively studied IndoEuropean family of languages is but a branch of a much larger Eurasiatic family that extends from Europe across northern Asia to North America. Eurasiatic is seen to consist of IndoEuropean, UralicYukaghir, Altaic (Turkic, Mongolian, and TungusManchu), JapaneseKoreanAinu (possibly a distinct subgroup of Eurasiatic), Gilyak, Chukotian, and EskimoAleut. The author asserts that the evidence presented in the two volumes for the validity of Eurasiatic as a single linguistic family confirms his hypothesis since the numerous and interlocking resemblances he finds among the various subgroups can only reasonably be explained by descent from a common ancestor. The present volume provides lexical evidence for the validity of Eurasiatic as a linguistic stock. Since some of the relevant etymological material has already been published in the work of some Nostraticists, this volume emphasizes those etymologies involving Ainu, Gilyak, Chukotian, and EskimoAleut, languages generally omitted from Nostratic studies. The Eurasiatic family is itself most closely related to the Amerind family, with which it shares numerous roots. The EurasiaticAmerind family represents a relatively recent expansion (circa 15,000 BP) into territory opened up by the melting of the Arctic ice cap. EurasiaticAmerind stands apart from the other families of the Old World, among which the differences are much greater and represent deeper chronological groupings. The volume includes a classification of Eurasiatic languages, references cited, and semantic and phonetic indexes.
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- Q: What is the title of this book? A: The title of the book is 'Indo-European and Its Closest Relatives: The Eurasiatic Language Family, Volume 2, Lexicon'.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: This book contains two hundred twenty-eight pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The binding type of this book is hardcover.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of this book is Joseph H. Greenberg.
- Q: What are the dimensions of this book? A: The dimensions of this book are six inches in length, zero point seventy-one inches in width, and nine point zero two inches in height.
- Q: What language family does this book discuss? A: This book discusses the Eurasiatic language family and its relationship to the Indo-European family.
- Q: Who should read this book? A: This book is suitable for linguists, language enthusiasts, and anyone interested in language family studies.
- Q: What are the main themes of the book? A: The main themes of the book include the classification of languages, etymological studies, and linguistic relationships.
- Q: Is this book beginner-friendly? A: Yes, this book is accessible for readers with a basic understanding of linguistics.
- Q: What is the main argument of this book? A: The main argument is that the Indo-European languages are part of a larger Eurasiatic family.
- Q: How should I care for this book? A: To care for this book, store it in a cool, dry place and avoid exposure to direct sunlight.
- Q: Is this book suitable for children? A: No, this book is intended for adults and those with an interest in linguistics.
- Q: Can this book be read in one sitting? A: Yes, many readers can finish this book in one sitting, depending on their reading speed.
- Q: What if the book arrives damaged? A: If the book arrives damaged, you should contact the seller for a return or exchange.
- Q: Does this book have a glossary? A: Yes, the book includes semantic and phonetic indexes that serve as a glossary.
- Q: What publisher released this book? A: This book was published by Stanford University Press.