Re: [tied] meillet

From: P&G
Message: 28619
Date: 2003-12-19

> I am reading Meillet ..., I would like to know if it is still a reliable
source...Is there another >introduction to indo-european linguistics so good
as this?

Hi Klaus

This question comes up from time to time. There are several books much more
up to date. Meillet inevitably omits the insights and consensus that have
developed since his time. You are far better off with a book Beekes
(Comparative IE linguistics), Baldi (An introduction to the IElanguages) or
Szemerenyi (introduction to IE linguistics). The last one is the most
important. Although it draws unpopular conclusions, it is still an
excellent source of reliable information.

Peter