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Introduction to Linguistic Typology

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ISBN-10: 902721199X

ISBN-13: 9789027211996

Edition: 2012

Authors: Viveka Velupillai

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This clear and accessible introduction to linguistic typology covers all linguistic domains from phonology and morphology over parts-of-speech, the NP and the VP, to simple and complex clauses, pragmatics and language change. There is also a discussion on methodological issues in typology. This textbook is the first introduction that consistently applies the findings of the "World Atlas of Language Structures," systematically includes pidgin and creole languages and devotes a section to sign languages in each chapter. All chapters contain numerous illustrative examples and specific feature maps. Keywords and exercises help review the main topics of each chapter. Appendices provide macro…    
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Book details

List price: $49.95
Copyright year: 2012
Publisher: John Benjamins Publishing Company
Publication date: 8/8/2012
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 539
Size: 6.69" wide x 9.45" long x 1.25" tall
Weight: 2.2
Language: English