The book, originally published in 2006, is part of Routledge's collection under Taylor & Francis. It explores significant themes relevant to its field, providing insights and analyses that contribute to the broader academic discourse. The work is aimed at scholars and practitioners alike, offering valuable perspectives and research findings that enhance understanding of the subject matter.
The book, first published in 2006, explores significant themes and concepts relevant to its field, offering insights and analyses that contribute to ongoing discussions. As part of Routledge's esteemed collection, it reflects the publisher's commitment to academic excellence and innovation. The content engages with contemporary issues, making it a valuable resource for scholars and students alike.
Here the great Danish linguist Otto Jespersen puts forward his views on grammatical structure in a kind of shorthand formalism, devising symbols that represent various grammatical elements and then analyzing numerous sentences in terms of these symbols. The contemporaneity of these analyses is remarkable, for they allude to concepts that were uncongenial to linguists in 1937 when the book was first published, but which have come to be generally accepted in the linguistics community during the past twenty-five years.
Focusing on the evolution of the English language, this scholarly work delves into linguistic structures and growth. Authored by Otto Jespersen, a prominent Danish linguist and professor at Copenhagen University, it reflects his significant contributions to the field. Originally published in 1905, this edition includes a new introductory biography, highlighting Jespersen's enduring impact on linguistic studies. His insights remain foundational for students and scholars alike, making this a valuable resource in the study of English linguistics.