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An introduction to linguistic typology /

"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. Thi...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Velupillai, Viveka, 1974- (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Amsterdam ; Philadelphia : John Benjamins Publishing Company, [2012]
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. Typology and universals
  • 3. Methodology: sampling, databases, and how many languages does a typologist speak?
  • 4. Phonology
  • 5. Morphology
  • 6. The lexicon and its classes
  • 7. Nominal categories and syntax
  • 8. Verbal categories
  • 9. Simple clauses
  • 10. Word order
  • 11. Complex clauses
  • 12. Speech acts and politeness
  • 13. Language change.