LINGUIST List 17.1386

Fri May 05 2006

Books: Syntax: Johns, Massam, Ndayiragije (Eds)

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Directory         1.    Jasper de Vaal, Ergativity: Johns, Massam, Ndayiragije (Eds)
Message 1: Ergativity: Johns, Massam, Ndayiragije (Eds)
Date: 21-Apr-2006
From: Jasper de Vaal <jasper.devaalspringer-sbm.com>
Subject: Ergativity: Johns, Massam, Ndayiragije (Eds)


Title: Ergativity Subtitle: Emerging Issues Series Title: Studies in Natural Language and Linguistic Theory Published: 2006 Publisher: Springer
                http://www.springer.com

Book URL: http://www.springer.com/1-4020-4186-1

Editor: Alana Johns, University of Toronto Editor: Diane Massam, University of Toronto Editor: Juvenal Ndayiragije, University of Toronto at Scarborough Hardback: ISBN: 1402041861 Pages: 368 Price: Europe EURO 139.00
Hardback: ISBN: 1402041861 Pages: 368 Price: U.K. £ 107.00
Hardback: ISBN: 1402041861 Pages: 368 Price: U.S. $ 179.00
Abstract:

Contains cutting edge theoretical papers by top authors in the fieldAuthors conduct original field work and bring new data to light

This book contains cutting edge theoretical papers by top authors in thefield, who also conduct original field work and bring new data to light. Itcontains articles that apply the most recent theoretical tools to the areaof ergativity, and explore issues that emerge. The articles are written bylinguists with expertise in bringing original data to bear on complextheoretical issues.

The overall theme of the volume is the formal expression of the range andlimits of ergativity. The main sections are on the nature of ergative andabsolutive case, the antipassive, split ergativity, and ergativity inlanguages not generally considered to be ergative. Languages investigatedare Basque, Chukchi, Georgian, Halkomelem Salish, Hindi, Inuktitut,Kirundi, Malagasy, Niuean, Nuumiipuutímt, Russian, Tongan, and Warlpiri.

Linguistic Field(s): Syntax
Subject Language(s): Niue (niu)                             Russian (rus)                             Tongan (ton)                             Warlpiri (wbp)                             Malagasy (plt)
Written In: English (eng )

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