The Linker in the Khoisan Languages
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Author Description
The linker introduces ("links") a variety of expressions into the verb phrase, including locatives, the second object of a double object construction, the second object of a causative, instruments, subject matter arguments, and adverbs. This volume collects together Chris Collins's published work on the linker in the Khoisan languages. Here, Collins offers a systematic description of the linker in ǂHoã, Ju|'hoan, N|uu, and to a lesser extent!Xoõ and |Xam. For each language, Collins illustrates various uses of the linker, drawing attention to cross-linguistic generalizations as well as to variation between the languages. The work presented in this volume should be of interest to researchers working in a wide variety of syntactic frameworks on different languages of the world.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This volume investigates the syntactic function and cross-linguistic distribution of the 'linker' element within the verb phrase across several Khoisan languages. Chris Collins, a specialist in syntactic theory, compiles his research to provide a systematic analysis of how this specific morpheme facilitates the integration of locatives, instruments, and various object arguments. The work utilizes a comparative framework to identify both universal patterns and specific variations among the languages studied.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Detailed syntactic analysis of the linker in ǂHoã, Ju|'hoan, and N|uu.
- Comparative data regarding the use of linkers in !Xoõ and |Xam.
- Examination of verb phrase structures including double object constructions and causative forms.
Scope Limits
- The analysis is restricted to the syntactic role of the linker and does not provide a comprehensive grammar of the languages mentioned.
- The study focuses primarily on syntactic theory rather than historical or sociolinguistic aspects of the Khoisan language family.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts in comparative syntax recognize this volume as a specialized resource for understanding the structural properties of Khoisan languages. Researchers frequently note that the text provides a focused, data-driven examination suitable for those working within formal syntactic frameworks.
Page Count:
205
Publication Date:
2019-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0190921390
ISBN-13:
9780190921392
World Languages
English & College Success
Academic
Comparative linguistics
Syntax
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Linguistics
