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Lexicalization and language change /

Brinton, Laurel J.

Lexicalization and language change / Laurel J. Brinton, Elizabeth Closs Traugott. - Cambridge, UK ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2005. - xii, 207 p. ; 24 cm. - Research surveys in linguistics .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 161-184) and indexes.

1. Contexts for the study of lexicalization and grammaticalization; 2. Lexicalization: definitions and viewpoints; 3. The relation of lexicalization to grammaticalization; 4. Towards an integrated approach to lexicalization and grammaticalization; 5. Case studies; 6. Conclusion and research questions.

ISBN: 9780521540636 (pbk.) 0521540631 (pbk.)

LCCN: 2005046979

Nat. Bib. No.: GBA582947 bnb

Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: 013302374 Uk

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Linguistic change.
Lexicology.
Grammar, Comparative and general--Grammaticalization.
Grammar, Comparative and general--Syntax.

LC Class. No.: P142 / .B738 2005

Dewey Class. No.: 413.028 BRI T