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Trends in Linguistics. Studies and Monographs [Tilsm] Ser.: Evolution of Negation : Beyond the Jespersen Cycle by Richard Ingham (2011, Hardcover)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherDE Gruyter, Inc.
ISBN-103110238608
ISBN-139783110238600
eBay Product ID (ePID)109528844
Product Key Features
Number of Pages356 Pages
Publication NameEvolution of Negation : Beyond the Jespersen Cycle
LanguageEnglish
SubjectLinguistics / Syntax, Linguistics / Semantics, Linguistics / Historical & Comparative, Linguistics / General
Publication Year2011
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaLanguage Arts & Disciplines
AuthorRichard Ingham
SeriesTrends in Linguistics. Studies and Monographs [Tilsm] Ser.
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Weight22.8 Oz
Item Length9.1 in
Item Width6.1 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional
LCCN2011-035434
TitleLeadingThe
Dewey Edition23
Grade FromCollege Graduate Student
Series Volume Number235
Dewey Decimal415
Grade ToCollege Graduate Student
SynopsisWhy do grammars change? The cycle of negation proposed by Jespersen is crucially linked to the status of items and phrases. The definition of criteria establishing when a polarity item becomes a negative element, and the identification of the role of phrases for the evolution of negation are the two objectives pursued by the contributions to this volume. The contributions look at the emergence of negative items, and their relation within a given sentence, with particular reference to English and French. The comparative perspective supports the documentation of the fine-grained steps that shed light on the factors that (i) determine change and those that (ii) accompany actuation, which are considered through a dialogue between functionalist and formalist approaches. By looking at the place of negation in the architecture of the sentence, they take up the debate as to the relevance of phrasal projections and consider the role of features. Focusing on the make-up of individual items makes it possible to re-conceptualise the Jespersen cycle as the apparent result of the documented evolution patterns of individual (series of) items. This novel perspective is solidly grounded on an extensive use of the complete, up to date bibliography, and will contribute to shape future research., 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.
LC Classification NumberP299.N4E96 2011
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