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Finiteness : theoretical and empirical foundations /

This book explores the nature of finiteness, clarifying what it is and establishing its usefulness and limitations. Leading scholars look from a range of perspectives at how finiteness is conceived in formal and functional theories of grammar; at its cross-linguistic manifestations; at the finite/no...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Otros Autores: Nikolaeva, Irina
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2007.
Colección:Oxford linguistics.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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Sumario:This book explores the nature of finiteness, clarifying what it is and establishing its usefulness and limitations. Leading scholars look from a range of perspectives at how finiteness is conceived in formal and functional theories of grammar; at its cross-linguistic manifestations; at the finite/nonfinite opposition in individual languages; and at the role of finiteness in linguistic change and linguistic development. The book is written and structured to appeal to scholars and. students of syntax and general linguistics at graduate level and above. - ;This book explores the nature of finiten.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (xiv, 537 pages)
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references (pages 485-521) and indexes.
ISBN:9781435621602
1435621603
9780191526725
019152672X