Items related to Classifiers: A Typology of Noun Categorization Devices...
Classifiers: A Typology of Noun Categorization Devices (Oxford Studies in Typology and Linguistic Theory) - Softcover
Synopsis
Almost all languages have some grammatical means for categorizing nouns. This book provides a comprehensive and original analysis of noun categorization devices all over the world. It will interest typologists, those working in the fields of morphosyntactic variation and lexical semantics, as well as anthropologists and all other scholars interested in the mechanisms of human cognition.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
Review
a real treasure...highly stimulating. (Thomas Stolz, Sprachtypologie und Universalienforschung)
Aikhenvald's book is the most comprehensive and dependable guide available - it is unique (Terry Malone, SIL International Book Reviews)
The most thorough attempt to date on noun categorization devices. It surveys about 500 languages which the author claims is one-tenth of all languages. (Language)
Synopsis
Almost all languages have some ways of categorizing nouns. Languages of South-East Asia have classifiers used with numerals, while most Indo-European languages have two or three genders. They can have a similar meaning and one can develop from the other. This book provides a comprehensive and original analysis of noun categorization devices all over the world. It will interest typologists, those working in the fields of morphosyntactic variation and lexical semantics, as well as anthropologists and all other scholars interested in the mechanisms of human cognition.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherOxford University Press, USA
- Publication date2003
- ISBN 10 019926466X
- ISBN 13 9780199264667
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages564
Search results for Classifiers: A Typology of Noun Categorization Devices...
Stock Image
Classifiers: A Typology of Noun Categorization Devices (Oxford Studies in Typology and Linguistic Theory)
Published by
Oxford University Press, USA 05 J, 2003
ISBN 10: 019926466X
ISBN 13: 9780199264667
Used
Paperback
Seller: AwesomeBooks, Wallingford, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Classifiers: A Typology of Noun Categorization Devices (Oxford Studies in Typology and Linguistic Theory) This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. . Seller Inventory # 7719-9780199264667
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Classifiers: A Typology of Noun Categorization Devices (Oxford Studies in Typology and Linguistic Theory)
Published by
Oxford University Press, USA 00/n /05 J, 2003
ISBN 10: 019926466X
ISBN 13: 9780199264667
Used
Paperback
Seller: Bahamut Media, Reading, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Shipped within 24 hours from our UK warehouse. Clean, undamaged book with no damage to pages and minimal wear to the cover. Spine still tight, in very good condition. Remember if you are not happy, you are covered by our 100% money back guarantee. Seller Inventory # 6545-9780199264667
Quantity: 1 available
Seller Image
Classifiers : A Typology of Noun Categorization Devices
Published by
Oxford University Press, 2003
ISBN 10: 019926466X
ISBN 13: 9780199264667
Used
Softcover
Seller: GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition. Seller Inventory # 2587110
Quantity: 4 available
Seller Image
Classifiers : A Typology of Noun Categorization Devices
Seller: GreatBookPricesUK, Woodford Green, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: New. Seller Inventory # 2587110-n
Quantity: Over 20 available
Stock Image
Classifiers: A Typology of Noun Categorization Devices
Seller: Chiron Media, Wallingford, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
PF. Condition: New. Seller Inventory # 6666-IUK-9780199264667
Quantity: 10 available
Stock Image
Classifiers: A Typology of Noun Categorization Devices (Oxford Studies in Typology and Linguistic Theory)
Seller: Ria Christie Collections, Uxbridge, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: New. In. Seller Inventory # ria9780199264667_new
Quantity: Over 20 available
Stock Image
Classifiers
Print on DemandSeller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Delivered from our UK warehouse in 4 to 14 business days. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # L0-9780199264667
Quantity: Over 20 available
Stock Image
Classifiers (Paperback)
Published by
Oxford University Press, Oxford, 2003
ISBN 10: 019926466X
ISBN 13: 9780199264667
New
Paperback
Seller: CitiRetail, Stevenage, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Almost all languages have some ways of categorizing nouns. Languages of South-East Asia have classifiers used with numerals, while most Indo-European languages have two or three genders. They can have a similar meaning and one can develop from the other. This book provides a comprehensive and original analysis of noun categorization devices all over the world. It will interest typologists, those working in the fields of morphosyntactic variation and lexicalsemantics, as well as anthropologists and all other scholars interested in the mechanisms of human cognition. Almost all languages have some ways of categorizing nouns. Languages of South-East Asia have classifiers used with numerals, while most Indo-European languages have two or three genders. This book provides an analysis of noun categorization devices all over the world. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9780199264667
Quantity: 1 available
Seller Image
Classifiers : A Typology of Noun Categorization Devices
Published by
Oxford University Press, 2003
ISBN 10: 019926466X
ISBN 13: 9780199264667
Used
Softcover
Seller: GreatBookPricesUK, Woodford Green, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition. Seller Inventory # 2587110
Quantity: Over 20 available
Stock Image
Classifiers
Print on DemandSeller: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # L0-9780199264667
Quantity: Over 20 available