2020/03/31 by van Koppen, M., Putnam, Michael, Page, Richard · 2 citations
Arts and Humanities · #Linguistic research and analysis #Linguistics and language evolution
paper · doi:10.1017/9781108378291
openalex publication_date 2020/03/31 · openalex created_date 2022/05/12 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/30
The Germanic language family ranges from national languages with standardized varieties, including German, Dutch and Danish, to minority languages with relatively few speakers, such as Frisian, Yiddish and Pennsylvania German. Written by internationally renowned experts of Germanic linguistics, this Handbook provides a detailed overview and analysis of the structure of modern Germanic languages and dialects. Organized thematically, it addresses key topics in the phonology, morphology, syntax, and semantics of standard and nonstandard varieties of Germanic languages from a comparative perspective. It also includes chapters on second language acquisition, heritage and minority languages, pidgins, and urban vernaculars. The first comprehensive survey of this vast topic, the Handbook is a vital resource for students and researchers investigating the Germanic family of languages and dialects.