Indo-European Language and Culture

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An Introduction

By Benjamin W. Fortson and Benjamin W. Fortson, IV

Series: Blackwell Textbooks in Linguistics

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Indo-European Language and Culture offers a comprehensive and expanded exploration of comparative Indo-European linguistics, examining the rich history and connections within this diverse language family. The book delves into the linguistic and cultural aspects of Proto-Indo-European society, providing detailed histories of both ancient and modern Indo-European languages. Enhanced with new illustrations, text samples with translations, and etymological commentary, it serves as a definitive introduction designed for academic courses, complete with exercises, further reading suggestions, maps, and extensive reference material.
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Ideal for students, educators, and scholars in linguistics, philology, and ancient cultures seeking a thorough, accessible textbook on Indo-European languages and their cultural contexts.

This revised and expanded edition provides a comprehensive overview of comparative Indo-European linguistics and the branches of the Indo-European language family, covering both linguistic and cultural material. Now offering even greater coverage than the first edition, it is the definitive introduction to the field.

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Updated, corrected, and expanded edition, containing new illustrations of selected texts and inscriptions, and text samples with translations and etymological commentary.
Extensively covers individual histories of both ancient and modern languages of the Indo-European family.
Provides an overview of Proto-Indo-European culture, society, and language.
Designed for use in courses, with exercises and suggestions for further reading included in each chapter.
Includes maps, a glossary, a bibliography, and comprehensive word and subject indexes.

Indo-European Language and Culture by Benjamin W. Fortson offers both linguistic and cultural insights, making it an essential resource for anyone interested in this fascinating field.

Series: Blackwell Textbooks in Linguistics

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Praise for the Previous Edition: The book has been acclaimed for its exceptional clarity and depth. Recensiones - Salesianum called Fortson's discussions "the best I have ever read" regarding language histories. The Bryn Mawr Classical Review noted it as an "excellent textbook" enjoyed by both instructors and students alike. The Journal of the American Oriental Society highlighted its reliability, accessibility, and engaging presentation, praising the inclusion of exercises and hopeful that it inspires renewed interest in Indo-European linguistics.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781405188968

Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 29 July 2009

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell

Edition: 2nd edition

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 33.0mm

Width: 170.0mm

Height: 244.0mm

Weight: 907g

Pages: 576

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About the Author

Benjamin W. Fortson IV is Associate Professor of Greek and Latin Language, Literature, and Historical Linguistics in the Department of Classical Studies at the University of Michigan.