Aspects of split ergativity
In languages with aspect-based split ergativity, one portion of the grammar follows an ergative pattern, while another shows a 'split'. In this book, Jessica Coon argues that aspectual split ergativity does not mark a split in how case is assigned, but rather, a split in sentence structure
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Format: | eBook |
Language: | English |
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New York
Oxford University Press
2013, 2013
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Series: | Oxford studies in comparative syntax / Oxford studies in comparative syntax
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Collection: | Oxford University Press - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
Summary: | In languages with aspect-based split ergativity, one portion of the grammar follows an ergative pattern, while another shows a 'split'. In this book, Jessica Coon argues that aspectual split ergativity does not mark a split in how case is assigned, but rather, a split in sentence structure |
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Physical Description: | 1 online resource illustrations (black and white), maps (black and white) |
ISBN: | 9780199367672 |