Linguistic universals and language variation / edited by Peter Siemund.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Siemund, Peter, 1965-

Series:

Trends in linguistics. Studies and monographs ; 231.

Trends in linguistics. Studies and monographs, 1861-4302 ; 231

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Language and languages--Variation.

Language and languages.

Linguistic universals.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (480 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Berlin ; New York : De Gruyter Mouton, 2011.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

The volume explores the relationship between linguistic universals and language variation. Its contributions identify the recurrent patterns and principles behind the complex spectrum of observable variation. The volume bridges the gap between cross-linguistic variation, regional variation, diachronic variation, contact-induced variation as well as socially conditioned variation. Moreover, it addresses fundamental methodological and theoretical issues of variation research. The volume brings together internationally renowned specialists of their fields while, at the same time, offering a platform for gifted and highly talented young researchers. The authors come from different theoretical backgrounds and through their work illustrate a rich array of scientific methods. All authors share a strong belief in empirically founded theoretical work. The contributions span a high number of languages and dialects from many parts of the world. They are extremely broad in their empirical coverage addressing an impressive selection of grammatical domains.

Contents:

pt. 1. Varieties and cross-linguistic variation

pt. 2. Contact-induced variation

pt. 3. Methodological issues of variation research

pt. 4. Variation and linguistic theory.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9786613399489

9781283399487

1283399482

9783110238068

3110238063

OCLC:

743693606