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Cognitive Foundations of Grammar.

The author argues that, as the main function of language is to convey meaning, language structure must be considered with reference to this function. A treatment is provided of the ways in which structure and usage can be explained with reference to the processes underlying human conceptualization.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Heine, Bernd
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New York : Oxford University Press, 1997.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Contents; Abbreviations; 1 The Framework; 2 Numerals; 3 Spatial Orientation; 4 Indefinite Articles; 5 Possession; 6 Comparison; 7 Beyond Grammar; 8 Outlook; References; Author Index; Language Index; Subject Index.