Efficiency and Complexity in Grammars
No Customer Reviews
Select Format
Select Condition 
Book Overview
John Hawkins demonstrates a clear link between how languages are used and the conventions of their grammars. He sets out a theory in which performance shapes grammars and accounts for the variation patterns found in the world's languages. He backs this up with evidence from a wide array of languages. He also considers the profound consequences of this correspondence for explanations of language change and evolution, and for models of performance and...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0199252696
ISBN13:9780199252695
Release Date:January 2005
Publisher:Oxford University Press, USA
Length:324 Pages
Weight:1.10 lbs.
Dimensions:0.7" x 6.3" x 9.1"
Related Subjects
Language ArtsCustomer Reviews
0 rating
Copyright © 2024 Thriftbooks.com Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information | Cookie Policy | Cookie Preferences | Accessibility Statement
ThriftBooks® and the ThriftBooks® logo are registered trademarks of Thrift Books Global, LLC
ThriftBooks® and the ThriftBooks® logo are registered trademarks of Thrift Books Global, LLC
