Introduction to Typology The Unity and Diversity of Language

Name: Introduction to Typology The Unity and Diversity of Language
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ISBN: 9780803959637

ISBN-10: 080395963X

ISBN-13: 9780803959637

Edition: 1997

Authors: Lindsay J. Whaley

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An overview of the major grammatical categories and constructions in the world's languages, Introduction to Typologyprovides a thorough and comprehensive coverage of typology in the areas of morphology and syntax, while underscoring the similarities and differences that underlie the vast array of human languages. Pedagogically sound, this introductory text includes a glossary and highlights and defines each new term as it appears. Each chapter concludes with a summary of new terminology and concepts as well as a list of additional, related readings. Introduction to Typology assumes neither prior knowledge of typology nor extensive background in linguistics, making it useful as a primary or…

Book details

List price: $179.00
Copyright year: 1997
Publisher: SAGE Publications, Incorporated
Publication date: 12/30/1996
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 352
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.00" long x 0.90" tall
Weight: 1.408
Language: English



The Basics Of Language Typology


An Introduction to Typology and Universals


A (Brief) History of Typology


Issues of Method and Explanation


Basic Categories


World Order Typology


Constituent Order Universals


Determining Basic Constituent Order


Morphological Typology


Morphemes


Morphological Typology


Encoding Relational And Semantic Properties Of Nominals


Case and Agreement Systems


Animacy, Definiteness and Gender


Valence


Verbal Categories


Tense and Aspect


Mood and Negation


The Morphosyntax of Speech Acts


Complex Clauses


Subordination


Coordination and Cosubordination