Noun Phrases in Australian Languages - A Typological Study (Hardcover)

This book presents a first comprehensive typological analysis of noun phrases in Australian languages, covering the domains of classification, qualification, quantification, determination and constituency. The analysis is based on a representative sample of 100 languages. Among other points, the results call into question the classic idea that Australian languages tend to lack phrasal structures in the nominal domain, with over two thirds of the languages showing evidence for phrasehood. Moreover, it is argued that it may be more interesting to typologise languages on the basis of where and how they allow phrasal structure, rather than on the basis of a yes-no answer to the question of constituency. The analysis also shows that a determiner slot can be identified in about half of the languages, even though they generally lack 'classic' determiner features like obligatory use in particular contexts or a restriction to one determiner per NP. Special attention is given to elements, which can be used both inside and beyond determiner slots, demonstrating how part of speech and functional structure do not always align. The book is of interest to researchers documenting Australian languages, as well as to typologists and theorists.

General

Imprint:	de Gruyter Mouton
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Pacific Linguistics [PL]
Release date:	November 2019
First published:	2020
Authors:	Dana Louagie
Dimensions:	230 x 155mm (L x W)
Format:	Hardcover - Cloth over boards
Pages:	281
ISBN-13:	978-1-5015-1780-8
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Language & linguistics > General
LSN:	1-5015-1780-5
Barcode:	9781501517808

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