The Expression of Phasal Polarity in African Languages
| Author | : Raija Kramer |
| Publisher | : Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG |
| Total Pages | : 556 |
| Release | : 2021-02-22 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9783110646290 |
| ISBN-13 | : 3110646293 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (90 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Expression of Phasal Polarity in African Languages by : Raija Kramer
Download or read book The Expression of Phasal Polarity in African Languages written by Raija Kramer and published by Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG. This book was released on 2021-02-22 with total page 556 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book provides insights into the systems and strategies of expressing the Phasal Polarity (PhP) concepts ALREADY, STILL, NOT YET and NO LONGER in African languages. Special emphasis is laid on careful examination of the functional spectrum and paradigmatic affiliation of PhP expressions. The book challenges hypotheses and established assumptions in the typological literature.
