Studies in Semitic Grammaticalization (Paperback, illustrated edition)

This groundbreaking study examines the historical development of the Semitic languages from the point of view of grammaticalization, the linguistic process whereby lexical items and constructions lose their lexical meaning and serve grammatical functions. The author first provides an introduction to this process, followed by a comprehensive overview--with abundant examples from ancient and modern languages--of how it is exemplified in Semitic. Three successive chapters are devoted to in-depth studies of specific cases of grammaticalization: the definite article in Central Semitic, direct object markers across Semitic, and present tense prefixes in modern Arabic and Aramaic dialects. Drawing on evidence from many non-Semitic languages, from recent developments in the field of historical linguistics, and from traditional comparative Semitics, this book represents a major contribution to the field of comparative Semitics.

General

Imprint:	Eisenbrauns
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Harvard Semitic Studies, 57
Release date:	2005
First published:	2005
Authors:	Aaron D Rubin
Dimensions:	235 x 155mm (L x W)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	196
Edition:	illustrated edition
ISBN-13:	978-1-57506-923-4
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Language teaching & learning (other than ELT) > General Promotions
LSN:	1-57506-923-7
Barcode:	9781575069234

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