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Introducing Language Typology
Edith A. Moravcsik
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Description for Introducing Language Typology
paperback. This textbook provides an introduction to language typology which assumes minimal prior knowledge of linguistics. Series: Cambridge Introductions to Language and Linguistics. Num Pages: 320 pages, 11 b/w illus. 35 exercises. BIC Classification: CFA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 175 x 246 x 16. Weight in Grams: 644. Series: Cambridge Introductions to Language and Linguistics. 320 pages, 11 b/w illus. 35 exercises. This textbook provides an introduction to language typology which assumes minimal prior knowledge of linguistics. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). BIC Classification: CFA. Dimension: 175 x 246 x 16. Weight: 666.
Language typology identifies similarities and differences among languages of the world. This textbook provides an introduction to the subject which assumes minimal prior knowledge of linguistics. It offers the broadest coverage of any introductory book, including sections on historical change, language acquisition, and language processing. Students will become familiar with the subject by working through numerous examples of crosslinguistic generalizations and diversity in syntax, morphology, and phonology, as well as vocabulary, writing systems, and signed languages. Chapter outlines and summaries, key words, a glossary, and copious literature references help the reader understand and internalize what they have read, while activities ... Read more
Language typology identifies similarities and differences among languages of the world. This textbook provides an introduction to the subject which assumes minimal prior knowledge of linguistics. It offers the broadest coverage of any introductory book, including sections on historical change, language acquisition, and language processing. Students will become familiar with the subject by working through numerous examples of crosslinguistic generalizations and diversity in syntax, morphology, and phonology, as well as vocabulary, writing systems, and signed languages. Chapter outlines and summaries, key words, a glossary, and copious literature references help the reader understand and internalize what they have read, while activities ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Number of pages
320
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Series
Cambridge Introductions to Language and Linguistics
Condition
New
Number of Pages
320
Place of Publication
Cambridge, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780521152624
SKU
V9780521152624
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About Edith A. Moravcsik
Edith A. Moravcsik is Professor Emerita in the Department of Linguistics at the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee.
Reviews for Introducing Language Typology
'Textbooks like Moravcsik's Introducing Language Typology are hard to find. In a clear, logical and readable style, she introduces students not only to the basic concepts and methods in linguistic typology but also to the fundamentals of linguistics. This textbook will be appreciated and loved by students and lecturers alike for many years to come.' Jae Jung Song, University of ... Read more