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De Gruyter Mouton Information Structure and Language Change 203

Name: De Gruyter Mouton Information Structure and Language Change 203
Brand: De Gruyter Mouton
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Explore a new perspective on diachronic syntax with Information Structure and Language Change: New Approaches to Word Order Variation in Germanic. This scholarly work, part of the Trends in Linguistics. Studies and Monographs (TiLSM) series, volume 203, tackles the complex topic of word order variation and change within older Germanic languages. Instead of relying on traditional theories like parameter change or the competition between two separate grammars, this book introduces a novel approach. It examines these linguistic shifts through the lens of competition between information-structurally marked and unmarked forms within a single grammar. This provides researchers and students with a fresh way to understand how language evolves over time. Whether you are studying historical linguistics or syntax, this volume offers a significant contribution to the field. It addresses one of the most discussed topics in the study of Germanic languages, making it a valuable addition to any academic library or professional collection focused on language evolution and structural change.

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Provides a novel approach to diachronic syntax by focusing on information-structural competition within a single grammar.

Addresses the highly discussed topic of word order variation and change in older Germanic languages.

Part of the respected Trends in Linguistics. Studies and Monographs (TiLSM) series, volume 203.

Offers an alternative to traditional theories involving parameter change or competition between two grammars.

Published by De Gruyter Mouton, ensuring high academic standards for linguistics research.

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Brand: De Gruyter Mouton
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 3110205912
Category: Books > Subjects > Language Study & Reference > By Language > German
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 20 May 2009
Listed Since: 22 September 2008

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