Constructionalization and constructional changes
This title develops an approach to language change based on construction grammar in order to reconceptualise grammaticalisation and lexicalisation. The authors show that language change proceeds by micro-steps involving every aspect of grammar including pragmatics and discourse functions
Main Authors: | , |
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Format: | eBook |
Language: | English |
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Oxford
Oxford University Press
2014, 2014
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Series: | Oxford studies in diachronic and historical linguistics / Oxford studies in diachronic and historical linguistics
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Collection: | Oxford University Press - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
Summary: | This title develops an approach to language change based on construction grammar in order to reconceptualise grammaticalisation and lexicalisation. The authors show that language change proceeds by micro-steps involving every aspect of grammar including pragmatics and discourse functions |
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Physical Description: | 1 online resource illustrations (black and white) |
ISBN: | 9780191760075 |