Grammaticalization and English Complex Prepositions

A Corpus-based Study

Autori

• Sebastian Hoffmann

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Pagine

228pagine

Tempo di lettura

8ore

• Arte / Cultura
• Dizionari Linguistici e Libri di Testo
• Libri di testo
• Sulla letteratura

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Focusing on English complex prepositions, the book delves into the evolution of grammatical structures and their mental representations. It analyzes extensive authentic language data from the Middle Ages to the present, addressing fundamental questions about grammatical units and the relationship between language use and structure. This comprehensive study offers insights into how complex prepositions function and change over time, providing a deeper understanding of grammar's intricacies.

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Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2005

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