Linguistic diversity and language theories

From the refinement of general methodology, to new insights of synchronic and diachronic universals, to studies of specific phenomena, this collection demonstrates the crucial role that language data play in the evolution of useful, accurate linguistic theories. Issues addressed include the determin...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Otros Autores: Frajzyngier, Zygmunt (-), Hodges, Adam, Rood, David S.
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Amsterdam ; Philadelphia, PA : J. Benjamins Pub 2005.
Colección:EBSCO Academic eBook Collection Complete.
Studies in language companion series ; v. 72.
Acceso en línea:Conectar con la versión electrónica
Ver en Universidad de Navarra:https://innopac.unav.es/record=b3160576x*spi
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Sumario:From the refinement of general methodology, to new insights of synchronic and diachronic universals, to studies of specific phenomena, this collection demonstrates the crucial role that language data play in the evolution of useful, accurate linguistic theories. Issues addressed include the determination of meaning in typological studies; a refined understanding of diachronic processes by including intentional, social, statistical, and level-determined phenomena; the reconsideration of categories such as sentence, evidential or adposition, and structures such as compounds or polysynthesis; th.
Descripción Física:xi, 430 p. : il
Formato:Forma de acceso: World Wide Web.
Bibliografía:Incluye referencias bibliográficas e índice.
ISBN:9789027294623
9789027230829
9781588115775