| The Syntax of Early English Contributor(s): Fischer, Olga (Author), Kemenade, Ans Van (Author), Koopman, Willem (Author) |
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ISBN: 0521556260 ISBN-13: 9780521556262 Publisher: Cambridge University Press OUR PRICE: $58.89 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: January 2001 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Language Arts & Disciplines | Linguistics - Etymology |
| Dewey: 429.5 |
| LCCN: 00023266 |
| Lexile Measure: 1620 |
| Series: Cambridge Syntax Guides |
| Physical Information: 0.75" H x 6" W x 9" (1.06 lbs) 360 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This book is a guide to the development of English syntax between the Old and Modern periods. Beginning with an overview of the main features of early English syntax, it gives a unified account of the significant grammatical changes that occurred during this period. Four leading experts demonstrate how these changes can be explained in terms of grammatical theory and the theory of language acquisition. Drawing on a wealth of empirical data, the book covers a wide range of topics including changes in word order, infinitival constructions and grammaticalization processes. |