by Bettelou Los (Author), HeinzJ.Giegerich (Series Editor)
Aimed at advanced students, this book discusses a number of approaches to charting the major developments in the syntax of English. It discusses internal factors such as the loss of morphology and pressure from analogy. It also covers external factors such as the sociolinguistic impact of language and dialect contact.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 240
Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
Published: 30 Apr 2015
ISBN 10: 0748641432
ISBN 13: 9780748641437