Language system and its change : on theory and testability / by Jadranka Gvozdanovic.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Gvozdanović, Jadranka.

Series:

Trends in Linguistics. Studies and Monographs [TiLSM]

Trends in linguistics. Studies and monographs ; 30

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Language and languages--Variation.

Language and languages.

Linguistic change.

Typology (Linguistics).

Nepal--Languages.

Nepal.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (232 p.)

Edition:

Reprint 2011

Place of Publication:

Berlin ; New York : Mouton de Gruyter, c1985.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

The series publishes state-of-the-art work on core areas of linguistics across theoretical frameworks as well as studies that provide new insights by building bridges to neighbouring fields such as neuroscience and cognitive science. The series considers itself a forum for cutting-edge research based on solid empirical data on language in its various manifestations, including sign languages. It regards linguistic variation in its synchronic and diachronic dimensions as well as in its social contexts as important sources of insight for a better understanding of the design of linguistic systems and the ecology and evolution of language.

Contents:

Front matter

Note

Abbreviations

0. Introduction

1. Phonological Variation and Change in Relation to the System

2. Grammatical Variation and Change in Relation to the System

3. Lexical Variation and Change in Relation to the System

4. Language Typology in Relation to the System

5. Conclusions

References

Indexes

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

ISBN:

9783110867442

3110867443

OCLC:

873017687