Full Description
On the basis of analyzed examples from many languages, basic concepts of grammaticalization theory are explained. Grammaticalization is delimited against other types of variation and change. Degrees of grammaticalization are assessed by well-defined criteria and parameters. Many well-documented cases from different functional domains are analyzed in depth. Issues of directionality are settled on a theoretical basis. The cognitive bases of grammaticalization are identified.
Contents
Foreword
Preface
About the Author
List of Figures and Tables
Grammatical Category Labels
Note on Supplementary Material
1 Introduction
2 Basic Concepts of Grammaticalization Theory
3 Types of Variation in Grammar
4 Criteria and Parameters of Grammaticalization
5 Delimiting Grammaticalization
6 Semantic and Pragmatic Aspects of Grammaticalization
7 Grammaticalization in Some Functional Domains
8 Directionality of Grammaticalization
9 Grammaticalization and Linguistic Typology
10 Cognitive Basis of Grammaticalization
Conclusion
References
About the Series Editor
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