Trask's Historical Linguistics is an approachable and engaging introduction to historical
linguistics - the study of language change over time. This third edition discusses language
change linguistic reconstruction and the birth and death of languages using language examples
from around the world. Updated chapters on morphological change and the latest developments in
sociolinguistic explanations of variation and change as well as a brand new companion website
with materials for both professors and students make this third edition of Trask's Historical
Linguistics indispensable for all students of language linguistics and related disciplines.
