Word Formation in South American Languages PDF
Edited by Danielsen Swintha Danielsen, Hannss Katja Hannss, Zuniga Fernando Zuniga
Part of the Studies in Language Companion Series series
Description
This volume focuses on word formation processes in smaller and so far underrepresented indigenous languages of South America.
The data for the analyses have been mainly collected in the field by the authors.
The several language families described here, among them Arawakan, Takanan, and Guaycuruan, as well as language isolates, such as Yurakare, Kalapalo and Cholon, reflect the linguistic diversity of South America.
Equally diverse are the topics addressed, relating to word formation processes like reduplication, nominal and verbal compounding, clitic compounding, and incorporation.
The traditional notions of the processes are discussed critically with respect to their implementation in minor indigenous languages.
The book is therefore not only of interest to readers with an Amerindian background but also to typologists and historical linguists, and it is a supplement to more theory-driven approaches to language and linguistics.
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- Pages:233 pages
- Publisher:John Benjamins Publishing Company
- Publication Date:14/11/2014
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- ISBN:9789027269669
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Download - Immediately Available
- Format:PDF
- Pages:233 pages
- Publisher:John Benjamins Publishing Company
- Publication Date:14/11/2014
- Category:
- ISBN:9789027269669
