The emerging field of language dynamics
S. Wichmann
TL;DR
This paper reviews the interdisciplinary field of language dynamics, highlighting the use of quantitative methods and simulations to understand language change and typology.
Contribution
It introduces the emerging field of language dynamics, integrating insights from linguistics and physics through a review of recent quantitative and simulation studies.
Findings
Quantitative methods are increasingly used in language studies.
Agent-based simulations help model language change.
Interdisciplinary approaches enrich understanding of language evolution.
Abstract
A simple review by a linguist, citing many articles by physicists: Quantitative methods, agent-based computer simulations, language dynamics, language typology, historical linguistics
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Taxonomy
TopicsLanguage and cultural evolution · Opinion Dynamics and Social Influence · Authorship Attribution and Profiling