Lexicalization and Language Change |
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| Author:
| Brinton, Laurel J.
Traugott, Elizabeth Closs |
| Series title: | Research Surveys in Linguistics Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-511-61596-2 |
| Publication Date: | Feb 2010 |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press
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| Book Format: | Digital (delivered electronically) |
| List Price: | USD $225.00 |
Book Description:
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In this up-to-date survey, Laurel Brinton and Elizabeth Traugott examine the various approaches to lexicalization, a process of language change whereby concepts are adopted into the lexicon. Drawing on a number of case studies from the history of English, they then propose a new, unified model of lexicalization and grammaticalization.
In this up-to-date survey, Laurel Brinton and Elizabeth Traugott examine the various approaches to lexicalization, a process of language change whereby concepts are adopted into the lexicon. Drawing on a number of case studies from the history of English, they then propose a new, unified model of lexicalization and grammaticalization.