A Unification of Morphology and Syntax Investigations into Romance and Albanian Dialects |
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Author:
| Manzini, M. Rita Savoia, Leonardo M. |
Series title: | Routledge Leading Linguists Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-1-134-16738-8 |
Publication Date: | Jan 2007 |
Publisher: | Routledge
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Book Format: | Digital (delivered electronically) |
List Price: | USD $62.95 |
Book Description:
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This highly original and innovative analysis focuses on the morphosyntax of dialects comprising Italy, Corsica and the Italian and Romansch-speaking areas of Switzerland. The empirical base used in the book includes a wealth of previously unknown or understudied data from a variety of Romansch dialects, whilst the theoretical framework is extremely sophisticated and up-to-date. Linguists of all genres will be fascinated by Manzini and Savoia's radical conclusion: they claim that...
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This highly original and innovative analysis focuses on the morphosyntax of dialects comprising Italy, Corsica and the Italian and Romansch-speaking areas of Switzerland. The empirical base used in the book includes a wealth of previously unknown or understudied data from a variety of Romansch dialects, whilst the theoretical framework is extremely sophisticated and up-to-date. Linguists of all genres will be fascinated by Manzini and Savoia's radical conclusion: they claim that their work suggests a unification of morphology and syntax.