Assif Am-David

Broschiertes Buch

A Semantic Typology of Definiteness

The Crosslinguistic Distribution of Definiteness Markers

Beschreibung

This book explores the crosslinguistic distributional patterns of definiteness markers. A distinction is drawn between semantic definiteness and morpho-syntactic definiteness marking. The semantic components of definiteness are arranged, similar to semantic maps, and language-specifically assigned to definiteness markers. This model is based on the results of an empirical study of Q'ekchi', Otomi, Maori and Basque. The choice of a suitable sample for a typological study is also discussed.

Autor

Assif Am-David works on the syntax-semantic interface from a typological perspective. After completing his linguistics studies in Tel Aviv, Freiburg and Vienna magna cum laude, he is now serving as a lecturer of English linguistics at the Goethe University, Frankfurt. Am-David is also a professional musician and a proud father.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing
• Seitenzahl: 140
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 220mm x 150mm x 7mm
• Gewicht: 203g
• ISBN-13: 9783659566127
• ISBN-10: 3659566128
• Artikelnr.: 41131762