Ten Lectures on Grammaticalization: An Introduction (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9789004692695)

On the basis of analyzed examples from many languages, basic concepts of grammaticalization theory are explained. Grammaticalization is delimited against other types of variation and change. Degrees of grammaticalization are assessed by well-defined criteria and parameters. Many well-documented cases from different functional domains are analyzed in depth. Issues of directionality are settled on a theoretical basis. The cognitive bases of grammaticalization are identified.

Author: Christian Lehmann
ISBN-10: 900469269X
ISBN-13: 9789004692695
Publisher: Brill
Language: English
Published: 05/23/2024
Pages: 224
Format: Hardcover