Lexical Categories: Verbs, Nouns and Adjectives

(Part of the Cambridge Studies in Linguistics Series)

by Mark C. Baker

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Mark C. Baker investigates the fundamental nature of nouns, verbs, and adjectives. He claims that the various superficial differences found in particular languages have a single underlying source which can be used to provide better definitions of these parts of speech. The new definitions are supported by data from languages from every continent. Baker's book argues for a formal, syntax-oriented, and universal approach to the parts of speech, as opposed...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0521001102

ISBN13:9780521001106

Release Date:March 2003

Publisher:Cambridge University Press

Length:372 Pages

Weight:0.05 lbs.

Dimensions:0.9" x 6.1" x 9.1"

Related Subjects

Grammar Humanities Language Arts Linguistics Words, Language & Grammar

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