Universals Of Human Language, Volume 1: Method And Theory

Joseph H. Greenberg

Published by Stanford University Press, 1978

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Joseph H. Greenberg, Stanford University Press. Author: Joseph H. GreenbergBinding: HardbackPublished: Stanford University Press, 1978Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damagePages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis seminal work presents a foundational examination of the common structural and functional properties found across the world's diverse languages. Joseph H. Greenberg, a towering figure in linguistic typology, argues for systematic approaches to identifying these universals, detailing the theoretical frameworks that underpin such investigations. The volume instructs readers on the rigorous methodologies essential for comparative linguistic analysis, offering a comprehensive overview of the field's intellectual landscape. It illustrates how understanding these shared principles illuminates the very nature of human cognition and communication, making it an indispensable resource for serious students and scholars of linguistics.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Universals Of Human Language, Volume 1: Method And Theory
• Publisher: Stanford University Press
• Publication Date: 1978
• Binding: Hardback
• Book Type: Hardback