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English Nouns Since 1150 - (Topics in English Linguistics) by Marion Neubauer (Hardcover)
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Highlights
- Morphological typology is usually limited to the realm of grammar.
- About the Author: Marion Neubauer, University of Hamburg, Germany.
- 269 Pages
- Foreign Language Study, General
- Series Name: Topics in English Linguistics
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About the Book
The book takes a fresh look at typological shifts in English since 1150, focusing on the lexicon. It presents the first empirical study of the means used to extend the nominal word-stock, correlating the central word formation processes as well as bBook Synopsis
Morphological typology is usually limited to the realm of grammar. Accordingly, English is considered an analytic language due to its poor grammatical morphology - but what about the lexicon? Taking a twofold approach, this study investigates the typological development of English nouns since 1150. First, the focus is on the means used to extend the lexicon: Correlating the central noun formation processes as well as borrowing reveals, for the first time, their quantitative importance - with some surprising results. Second, the structure of the lexicon takes center stage: The morphological analysis of all nouns uncovers diachronic shifts - and striking parallels between grammar and lexicon.
About the Author
Marion Neubauer, University of Hamburg, Germany.