Books by R.H. Robins

Presents a comprehensive account of linguistic history from its origins in Europe some 2500 years ago to the present day. Whilst focusing on European linguistics, the author also examines the linguistic science which developed independently in China and medieval Islam, especially in India.

This fourth edition seeks to cover recent developments in linguistic theory while continuing to provide an introductory survey of the whole range of general linguistic studies. It is aimed at both students and the interested general reader.