Contrastive Studies in Morphology and Syntax

Using different theoretical approaches and frameworks, this book addresses a broad range of themes in contrastive linguistics, including inflection, derivation and compounding, tense, wh-questions, post-verbal subjects, focus, and clitics, among others. Looking at English, German, Spanish, Slavic languages and South Pacific languages, the book highlights the significance of the contrastive perspective for language-specific description and general interface issues, casting light on contrasts between languages at the levels of morphology and syntax. Each chapter compares two or more languages and makes a valuable contribution to our understanding of language typology and language universals.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1350079189
• ISBN13: 9781350079182
• Release Date: January 2020
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
• Length: 312 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.1" x 9.2"