Morphosemantic Number:

From Kiowa Noun Classes to UG Number Features

Autori

• Daniel Harbour

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• 240 pagine
• 9 ore di lettura

• Dizionari Linguistici e Libri di Testo
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The book presents a compelling argument for a unified theory of number that integrates semantics, syntax, and morphology, essential for understanding Universal Grammar. Through a detailed analysis of unique data, it demonstrates that a single feature set influences both semantic and morphological number, with syntax serving as the link. Central to the discussion is an innovative examination of Kiowa, a North American language noted for its distinctive noun classification and intricate agreement morphology, highlighting the complexity of number in linguistic structures.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2008

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