Etymology
Yakov Malkiel
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Etymology
Published
1993
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Pages
223
ISBN-10
0521311667
Description
Etymology has been largely neglected since the beginning of this century. Professor Yakov Malkiel here sets out to rescue it from its fate. He enquires into the style, structure, presuppositions, and purposes of etymological enquiries over the last two centuries, and sets them against the practice of etymology in Antiquity and the Middle Ages. He also examines the complex and changing interrelationship between etymology and general linguistics in recent times, with the intention of revitalising etymological research. Professor Malkiel is undoubtedly one of the most distinguished practitioners of the discipline, and brings to this work a remarkable breadth and depth of scholarship. Wide-ranging and imaginative, Etymology will be welcomed by all historical linguists and Romance linguists. -- Publisher description.
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How many pages are in Etymology?
This edition of Etymology has approximately 223 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Etymology?
For most readers, Etymology typically takes between 4h 39m and 3h 6m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 55,750 words and common reading speeds.
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Who is the author of Etymology?
Etymology was written by Yakov Malkiel.
When was Etymology published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1993. The original work may have been published on a different date.