The Polysynthesis Parameter

By:

Mark C. Baker

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Paperback / softback

Series:

Oxford Studies in Comparative Syntax

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This book investigates in detail the grammar of polysynthetic languages--those with very complex verbal morphology. Baker argues that polysynthesis is more than an accidental collection of morphological processes; rather, it is a systematic way of representing predicate-argument relationships that is parallel to but distinct from the system used in languages like English. Having repercussions for many areas of syntax and related aspects of morphology and semantics, this argument results in a comprehensive picture of the grammar of polysynthetic languages. Baker draws on examples from Mohawk and certain languages of the American Southwest, Mesoamerica, Australia, and Siberia.

Release date Australia

February 8th, 1996

Author

Mark C. Baker

Audience

Professional & Vocational

Illustrations

line drawings, tables

Pages

576

Series

Oxford Studies in Comparative Syntax

Dimensions

152x230x36

ISBN-13

9780195093087

Product ID

2198131

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