The Linguistics of Sitting, Standing and Lying

(Book #51 in the Typological Studies in Language Series)

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This volume explores properties of 'sit', 'stand', and 'lie' verbs, reflecting three of the most salient postures associated with humans. An introductory chapter by the Editor provides an overview of directions for research into posture verbs. These directions are then explored in detail in a number of languages: Dutch; Korean; Japanese; Lao; Chantyal, Magar (Tibeto-Burman); Chipewyan (Athapaskan); Trumai (spoken in Brazil); Kxoe (Khoisan); Mbay (Nilo-Saharan);...

Format:Hardcover

Language:English

ISBN:1588112047

ISBN13:9781588112040

Release Date:September 2002

Publisher:John Benjamins Publishing Company

Length:421 Pages

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The Linguistics of Sitting, Standing and Lying

(Book #51 in the Typological Studies in Language Series)

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