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On The Origin Of Languages: Studies In Linguistic Taxonomy,Used
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This book presents a series of illuminating studies which conclusively demonstrates that the prevailing conception of historical linguistics is deeply flawed. Most linguists today believe that there is no good evidence that the IndoEuropean family of languages is related to any other language family, or even any other language. In like manner, the New World is deemed to contain hundreds of language families, among which there are no apparent links. Furthermore, it is claimed, there are no known connections between the languages of the Old World and those of the Americas. And finally, the strongest belief of all is that there is no trace of genetic affinitynor could there beamong the worlds language families.The author argues that all of these firmly entrenchedand vigorously defendedbeliefs are false, that they are myths propagated by a small group of scholars who have failed to understand the true basis of genetic affinity. Twentiethcentury IndoEuropeanists (though not their nineteenthcentury forebears) have confused the issue of genetic affinity, which derives from classification, with such traditional concerns of historical linguistics as reconstruction and sound correspondences. Once it is recognized that taxonomy, or classification, must precede these traditional concerns, the apparent conflict between the traditional view and that of Joseph Greenberg and his followers is seen to be illusory. And finally, a comparison of all the worlds languages in this new perspective leaves little doubt that all extant human languages share a common origin.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main argument presented in 'On the Origin of Languages'? A: The main argument is that the prevailing beliefs in historical linguistics regarding language families, particularly the Indo-European family, are flawed. The author, Merritt Ruhlen, asserts that many linguists misunderstand genetic affinity and taxonomy.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'On the Origin of Languages' is Merritt Ruhlen.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on July 1, 1994.
- Q: How many pages does 'On the Origin of Languages' have? A: The book contains 356 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: This book falls under the category of Linguistics.
- Q: Is this book in new condition? A: Yes, the book is listed as being in new condition.
- Q: What does the book aim to challenge in the field of linguistics? A: The book aims to challenge the widely held beliefs about the lack of genetic connections among language families and proposes that all human languages may share a common origin.
- Q: Can this book be useful for someone studying linguistics? A: Yes, this book provides valuable insights and arguments that may be beneficial for students and scholars in the field of linguistics.
- Q: Are there any specific studies included in the book? A: Yes, the book presents a series of studies that illustrate the author's arguments regarding linguistic taxonomy and genetic affinity among languages.