Grammaticalization
Paul J. Hopper
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Grammaticalization
Published
1993
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Pages
256
ISBN-10
0521366550
Description
Grammaticalization refers to the change whereby lexical terms and constructions serve grammatical functions in certain linguistic contexts and, once grammaticalized, continue to develop new grammatical functions. Paul Hopper and Elizabeth Traugott synthesize research from several areas of linguistics including historical linguistics, discourse analysis, and pragmatics in this revised introduction to the subject. Data are drawn from many languages including Ewe, Finnish, French, Hindi, Hittite, Japanese, Malay, and especially English. The book includes substantial updates on theoretical and methodological issues that have arisen in the decade since the first edition, as well as a significantly expanded bibliography. Particular attention is paid to recent debates over directionality in change and the role of grammaticalization in creolization.
Syntactic structures
Beginning syntax
Elements of language and general grammar
Egyptian, Semitic and general grammar
Egyptian, Semitic and general grammar
English phonetics and phonology
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Grammaticalization?
This edition of Grammaticalization has approximately 256 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Grammaticalization?
For most readers, Grammaticalization typically takes between 5h 20m and 3h 33m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 64,000 words and common reading speeds.
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The estimated word count for Grammaticalization is approximately 64,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
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Who is the author of Grammaticalization?
Grammaticalization was written by Paul J. Hopper.
When was Grammaticalization published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1993. The original work may have been published on a different date.