Connecting Grammaticalisation

Connecting Grammaticalisation
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Publisher : John Benjamins Publishing
Total Pages : 362
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ISBN-10 : 9789027215758
ISBN-13 : 9027215758
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Book Synopsis Connecting Grammaticalisation by : Jens Nørgård-Sørensen

Download or read book Connecting Grammaticalisation written by Jens Nørgård-Sørensen and published by John Benjamins Publishing. This book was released on 2011 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Grammar is seen as a complex sign system, and, as a consequence, grammatical change always comprises semantic change. The book introduces the concept of connecting grammaticalisation to describe the formation, restructuring and dismantling of such complex paradigms. It offers a broad general discussion of theoretical issues and three case studies


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