Interfaces and Domains of Contact-Driven Restructuring: Volume 168

Interfaces and Domains of Contact-Driven Restructuring: Volume 168
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Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Total Pages : 189
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ISBN-10 : 9781108992664
ISBN-13 : 1108992668
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Synopsis Interfaces and Domains of Contact-Driven Restructuring: Volume 168 by : Sandro Sessarego

The Afro-Hispanic Languages of the Americas (AHLAs) present a number of grammatical similarities that have traditionally been ascribed to a previous creole stage. Approaching creole studies from contrasting standpoints, this groundbreaking book provides a new account of these phenomena. How did these features come about? What linguistic mechanisms can account for their parallel existence in several contact varieties? How can we formalize such mechanisms within a comprehensive theoretical framework? How can these new datasets help us test and refine current formal theories, which have primarily been based on standardized language data? In addressing these important questions, this book not only casts new light on the nature of the AHLAs, it also provides new theoretical and methodological perspectives for a more integrated approach to the study of contact-driven restructuring across language interfaces and linguistic domains.

The Compositional Nature of Tense, Mood and Aspect: Volume 167

The Compositional Nature of Tense, Mood and Aspect: Volume 167
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Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Total Pages : 351
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ISBN-10 : 9781108991377
ISBN-13 : 1108991378
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Synopsis The Compositional Nature of Tense, Mood and Aspect: Volume 167 by : Henk J. Verkuyl

Bringing together fifty years' worth of cross-linguistic research, this pioneering monograph explores the complex interaction between tense, mood and aspect. It looks at the long way of combining elementary semantic units at the bottom of phrase structure up to and including the top of a sentence. Rejecting ternary tense as blocking compositionality, it introduces three levels obtained by binary tense oppositions. It also counters an outdated view on motion by assuming that change is not expressed as having an inherent goal but rather as dynamic interaction between different number systems that allows us to package information into countable and continuous units. It formally identifies the central role of a verb in a variety of argument structures and integrates adverbial modifiers into the compositional structure at different tense levels of phrase structure. This unique contribution to the field will be essential reading for advanced students and researchers in the syntax-semantics interface.

Morphotactics: Volume 169

Morphotactics: Volume 169
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Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Total Pages : 453
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ISBN-10 : 9781009203968
ISBN-13 : 1009203967
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Synopsis Morphotactics: Volume 169 by : Gregory Stump

The study of morphology is central to linguistics, and morphotactics – the general principles by which the parts of a word form are arranged – is essential to the study of morphology. Drawing on evidence from a range of languages, this is a comprehensive and up-to-date account of the principles of morphotactic analysis. Stump proposes that the arrangement of word forms' grammatically significant parts is an expression of the ways in which a language's morphological rules combine with one another to form more specific rules. This rule-combining approach to morphotactics has important implications for the synchronic analysis of both inflectional and derivational morphology, and it provides a solid conceptual platform for understanding both the processing of morphologically complex words and the paths of morphological change. Laying the groundwork for future research on morphotactic analysis, this is essential reading for researchers and graduate students in linguistics, and anyone interested in understanding language structure.

Interfaces and Domains of Contact-Driven Restructuring

Interfaces and Domains of Contact-Driven Restructuring
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Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Total Pages : 189
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ISBN-10 : 9781108833820
ISBN-13 : 1108833829
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Synopsis Interfaces and Domains of Contact-Driven Restructuring by : Sandro Sessarego

Approaching creole studies from contrasting standpoints, this book offers new insights into language variation and contact-induced change.

Physics of Surfaces and Interfaces

Physics of Surfaces and Interfaces
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Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages : 653
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ISBN-10 : 9783540347101
ISBN-13 : 3540347100
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Synopsis Physics of Surfaces and Interfaces by : Harald Ibach

This graduate-level textbook covers the major developments in surface sciences of recent decades, from experimental tricks and basic techniques to the latest experimental methods and theoretical understanding. It is unique in its attempt to treat the physics of surfaces, thin films and interfaces, surface chemistry, thermodynamics, statistical physics and the physics of the solid/electrolyte interface in an integral manner, rather than in separate compartments. It is designed as a handbook for the researcher as well as a study-text for graduate students. Written explanations are supported by 350 graphs and illustrations.

Pattern-Oriented Software Architecture, A System of Patterns

Pattern-Oriented Software Architecture, A System of Patterns
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Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages : 501
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ISBN-10 : 9781118725269
ISBN-13 : 1118725263
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Synopsis Pattern-Oriented Software Architecture, A System of Patterns by : Frank Buschmann

Pattern-oriented software architecture is a new approach to software development. This book represents the progression and evolution of the pattern approach into a system of patterns capable of describing and documenting large-scale applications. A pattern system provides, on one level, a pool of proven solutions to many recurring design problems. On another it shows how to combine individual patterns into heterogeneous structures and as such it can be used to facilitate a constructive development of software systems. Uniquely, the patterns that are presented in this book span several levels of abstraction, from high-level architectural patterns and medium-level design patterns to low-level idioms. The intention of, and motivation for, this book is to support both novices and experts in software development. Novices will gain from the experience inherent in pattern descriptions and experts will hopefully make use of, add to, extend and modify patterns to tailor them to their own needs. None of the pattern descriptions are cast in stone and, just as they are borne from experience, it is expected that further use will feed in and refine individual patterns and produce an evolving system of patterns. Visit our Web Page http://www.wiley.com/compbooks/

The Creole Debate

The Creole Debate
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Total Pages : 181
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ISBN-10 : 9781108428644
ISBN-13 : 1108428649
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Synopsis The Creole Debate by : John H. McWhorter

A compelling argument for why creoles are their own unique entity, which have developed independently of other processes of language development and change.

Common European Framework of Reference for Languages

Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
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Publisher : Council of Europe
Total Pages : 208
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ISBN-10 : UVA:X004651304
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Rating : 4/5 (04 Downloads)

Synopsis Common European Framework of Reference for Languages by : Council of Europe

This Framework has been widely adopted in setting curriculum standards, designing courses, developing materials and in assessment and certification. This compendium of case studies is written by authors who have a considerable and varied experience of using the Framework in their professional context. The aim is to help readers develop their understanding of the Framework and its possible uses in different sectors of education.

Resources in Education

Resources in Education
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Total Pages : 804
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ISBN-10 : MINN:30000004837633
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Index to IEEE Publications

Index to IEEE Publications
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Total Pages : 1270
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ISBN-10 : UOM:39015051358862
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Synopsis Index to IEEE Publications by : Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

Issues for 1973- cover the entire IEEE technical literature.