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This book puts forward a new approach to language change, the punctuated equilibrium model. This is based on the premise that during most of the 100,000 or more years that humans have had language, states of equilibrum have existed during which linguistic features diffused across the languages in a given area so that they gradually converged on a common prototype. From time to time, the state of equilibrium would be punctuated, with the expansion and split of peoples and of languages. Most recently, as a result of European colonization and globalization of communication, many languages face imminent extinction.
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Honestly, I found 'The Rise and Fall of Languages' to be a tough read. I thought it would be more narrative and less textbook-like. It arrived with some minor damage to the cover too, which was disappointing. Not my cup of tea!
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Li Wei
Not what I expected
Honestly, I found 'The Rise and Fall of Languages' to be a tough read. I thought it would be more narrative and less textbook-like. It arrived with some minor damage to the cover too, which was disappointing. Not my cup of tea!
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Li Wei
Not what I expected
Honestly, I found 'The Rise and Fall of Languages' to be a tough read. I thought it would be more narrative and less textbook-like. It arrived with some minor damage to the cover too, which was disappointing. Not my cup of tea!
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James Sullivan
Interesting but a bit dry at times
This book has some fascinating insights into how languages can rise and fade over time. However, there were parts that felt a bit academic and heavy. I enjoyed it overall, but I think the flow could have been better. Worth a read if you're into linguistics!
J
James Sullivan
Interesting but a bit dry at times
This book has some fascinating insights into how languages can rise and fade over time. However, there were parts that felt a bit academic and heavy. I enjoyed it overall, but I think the flow could have been better. Worth a read if you're into linguistics!
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