Grammaticalization and the History of English - Manfred Krug - Books - Edinburgh University Press - 9780748639533 - February 14, 2013
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Manfred Krug
Grammaticalization and the History of English

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This book provides a survey of various grammaticalization phenomena in the history of English, the first treatment of this topic in book form. The title also serves as an advanced introduction to grammaticalization in general, which in spite of its importance in linguistic research is a relatively unexplored topic.

Readers will enjoy a comprehensive overview of the various domains in which grammaticalization has played an important role throughout the history of English. At the same time, through the description of these grammaticalization phenomena in English, they will be introduced to general issues in grammaticalization research, inlcuding mechanisms, parameters, factors of grammaticalization, the importance of semantic change in grammaticalization.

224 pages

Media Books     Hardcover Book   (Book with hard spine and cover)
Released February 14, 2013
Original release date 2028
ISBN13 9780748639533
Publishers Edinburgh University Press
Pages 224
Dimensions 150 × 220 × 20 mm   ·   454 g
Language English  

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