Intra-individual variation in language / edited by Alexander Werth, Lars Bülow, Simone E. Pfenninger, Markus Schiegg.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Werth, Alexander, editor.

Bülow, Lars, editor.

Pfenninger, Simone E., editor.

Schiegg, Markus, editor.

Series:

Trends in linguistics. Studies and monographs ; 1861-4302 363.

Trends in linguistics. Studies and monographs, 1861-4302 ; volume 363

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Language and languages--Variation.

Language and languages.

Physical Description:

vi, 411 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm.

Place of Publication:

Berlin : De Gruyter Mouton, [2021]

Summary:

This volume offers several empirical, methodological, and theoretical approaches to the study of observable variation within individuals on various linguistic levels. With a focus on German varieties, the chapters provide answers on the following questions (inter alia): Which linguistic and extra-linguistic factors explain intra-individual variation? Is there observable intra-individual variation that cannot be explained by linguistic and extra-linguistic factors? Can group-level results be generalised to individual language usage and vice versa? Is intra-individual variation indicative of actual patterns of language change? How can intra-individual variation be examined in historical data? Consequently, the various theoretical, methodological and empirical approaches in this volume offer a better understanding of the meaning of intra-individual variation for patterns of language development, language variation and change.The inter- and transdisciplinary nature of the volume is an exciting new frontier, and the results of the studies in this book provide a wealth of new findings as well as challenges to some of the existing findings and assumptions regarding the nature of intra-individual variation.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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ISBN:

9783110742855

3110742853

OCLC:

1268572333