Abstract
This chapter gives a brief overview of the internal classification of the Semitic language family. The scheme promoted here is based on the earlier challenges made by R. Hetzron to the traditional subgrouping of the Semitic family. Problems addressed include the question of a South Semitic group, the features which distinguish the Central Semitic group, and the merits of the tree vs. wave model of classification.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Title of host publication | The Semitic Languages |
| Subtitle of host publication | An International Handbook |
| Publisher | De Gruyter Mouton |
| Pages | 259-278 |
| Number of pages | 20 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9783110251586 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9783110186130 |
| State | Published - Dec 23 2011 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- General Arts and Humanities
- General Social Sciences