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. This text...

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Main Author:	Velupillai, Viveka 1974- (Author)
Format:	Electronic eBook
Language:	English
Published:	Amsterdam ; Philadelphia John Benjamins Publishing Company [2012]
Subjects:	Sprachliche Universalien Linguistik Sprachtypologie Typologie Einführung
Online Access:	DE-20 Volltext
Summary:	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. This textbook is the first introduction that consistently applies the findings of the World Atlas of Language Structures, systematically includes pidgin and creole languages and devotes a section to sign languages in each chapter. All chapters contain numerous illustrative examples and specific feature maps. Keywords and exercises help review the main topics of each chapter. Appendices provide macro data for all the languages cited in the book as well as a list of web sites of typological interest. An extensive glossary gives at-a-glance definitions of the terms used in the book. This introduction is designed for students of courses with a focus on language diversity and typology, as well as typologically-oriented courses in morphology and syntax. The book will also serve as a guide for field linguists.
Item Description:	Literaturverz. S. [475] - 504. Hier auch später erschienene, unveränderte Auflagen.
Physical Description:	1 Online-Ressource (xxi, 517 Seiten) Illustrationen, Diagramme, Karten
ISBN:	9789027273505
DOI:	10.1075/z.176