Stability, variation, and change of word-order patterns over time /

The issue of permanence and change of word-order patterns has long been debated in both historical linguistics and structural theories. The interest in this theme has been revamped by contemporary research in typology with its emphasis on correlation or 'harmonies' of structures of word-or...

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Corporate Author: International Conference on Historical Linguistics
Other Authors: Sornicola, Rosanna, 1953-, Poppe, Erich, Shisha-Halevy, Ariel
Format: Electronic Conference Proceeding eBook
Language:English
French
Published: Amsterdam ; Philadelphia : J. Benjamins, 2000
Series:Amsterdam studies in the theory and history of linguistic science. Current issues in linguistic theory ; v. 213.
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Local Note:ProQuest Ebook Central
Table of Contents:
  • pt. 1. Stylistic and pragmatic principles in stability, variation and change
  • pt. 2. Stability and diachrony
  • pt. 3. Reanalysis, grammaticalization and change
  • pt. 4. Variation and change.