Constructionalization and Constructional Changes

Constructionalization and Constructional Changes
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Total Pages : 299
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ISBN-10 : 9780199679898
ISBN-13 : 0199679894
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Book Synopsis Constructionalization and Constructional Changes by : Elizabeth Closs Traugott

Download or read book Constructionalization and Constructional Changes written by Elizabeth Closs Traugott and published by . This book was released on 2013-11 with total page 299 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book develops an approach to language change based on construction grammar in order to reconceptualize grammaticalization and lexicalization. The authors show that language change proceeds by micro-steps involving every aspect of grammar including pragmatics and discourse functions. A new and productive approach to historical linguistics.


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