
James McElvenny, "A History of Modern Linguistics: From the Beginnings to World War II" (Edinburgh UP, 2024)
New Books in the History of Science
Evolution of Linguistic Study
Exploring the historical foundation of linguistics, from a focus on culture and literature to the emergence of grammar and form as key factors in linguistic analysis. The chapter discusses the shift towards valuing language structures and forms over cultural context, tracing the evolution of linguistic study through key figures like Bob and the neo-grammarians.
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