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Functionalism and Grammar.

This book is Prof. Givón's long-awaited critical examination of the fundamental theoretical and methodological underpinnings of the functionalist approach to grammar. It challenges functionalists to take their own medicine and establish non-circular empirical definitions of both 'function...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Givón, T.
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Amsterdam/Philadelphia : John Benjamins Pub. Co., 1995.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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Sumario:This book is Prof. Givón's long-awaited critical examination of the fundamental theoretical and methodological underpinnings of the functionalist approach to grammar. It challenges functionalists to take their own medicine and establish non-circular empirical definitions of both 'function' and 'structure'. Ideological hand-waving, however fervent and right-thinking, is seldom an adequate substitute for analytic rigor and empirical responsibility. If the reductionist extremism of the various structuralist schools is to be challenged on solid intellectual grounds, the challenge cannot itself be.
Notas:2.5.4.1. Modality.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (504 pages)
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references (pages 449-477) and index.
ISBN:9789027273994
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