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

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Traugott, Elizabeth Closs, Trousdale, Graeme (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Oxford Oxford University Press 2014, 2014
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
Description
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
Physical Description:1 online resource illustrations (black and white)
ISBN:9780191760075