Lexicalization and Language Change
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Lexicalization, a process of language change, has been conceptualized in a variety of ways. Broadly defined as the adoption of concepts into the lexicon, it has been viewed by syntacticians as the reverse process of grammaticalization, by morphologists as a routine process of word-formation, and by semanticists as the development of concrete meanings. In this up-to-date survey, Laurel Brinton and Elizabeth Traugott examine the various conceptualizations of lexicalization that have been presented in the literature. In light of contemporary work on grammaticalization, they then propose a new, unified model of lexicalization and grammaticalization. Their approach is illustrated with a variety of case studies from the history of English, including present participles, multi-word verbs, adverbs, and discourse markers, as well as some examples from other Indo-European languages. The first review of the various approaches to lexicalization, this book will be invaluable to students and scholars of historical linguistics and language change.
| ISBN-13 | 9780521540636 |
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| ISBN-10 | 0521540631 |
| Weight | 0.80 Pounds |
| Dimensions | 6.00 x 0.50 x 9.00 In |
| List Price | $58.99 |
| Edition | 1st Edition |
| Format | - |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Pages | 220 pages |
| Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
| Published On | 2005-10-27 |
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