possible and probable languages: a generative perspective on linguistic typology

Possible and Probable Languages: A Generative Perspective on Linguistic Typology (Paperback)

By: Frederick J. Newmeyer (Author) , Frederick J. Newmeyer (Author) | Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA | Released: 01 Dec 2005

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About the Book

Seeks to explain the variety of languages. This book combines the leading ideas of the functionalist and formalist approaches to linguistic typology, advocating principles of Universal Grammar to explain why some language types are impossible, and functional principles to explain why some grammatical features are more common than others.

Book Details

ISBN-13:	9780199274345
EAN:	9780199274345
Publisher Date:	01 Dec 2005
Dewey:	415.01
Height:	232 mm
Illustrations:	numerous tables and line drawings
LCCN:	2005018556
No of Pages:	290
Pagination:	290 pages, numerous tables and line drawings
Returnable:	N
Spine Width:	16 mm
Width:	160 mm

ISBN-10:	0199274347
Publisher:	Oxford University Press, USA
Binding:	Paperback
Gardner Classification Code:	I02
Illustration:	Y
Language:	English
MediaMail:	Y
Number of Items:	01
PrintOnDemand:	N
Series Title:	English
Star Rating:	1
Year Of Publication:	2005