| Description |
1 online resource (xi, 393 pages) : illustrations. |
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text file |
| Series |
Topics in English linguistics ; 46
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Topics in English linguistics ; 46.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 351-383) and index. |
| Contents |
The principle of rhythmic alternation introduced -- Methodology -- Analysis of attributive structures -- Analysis of verbal and adverbial structures -- Theoretical implications. |
| Summary |
This groundbreaking book highlights a phonological preference, the Principle of Rhythmic Alternation, as a factor in grammatical variation and change in English from the early modern period to the present. Though frequently overlooked in earlier research, the phonetically motivated avoidance of adjacent stresses is shown to exert an influence on a wide variety of phenomena in morphology and syntax. Based on in-depth analyses of extensive electronic databases, the book presents 20 exemplary studies from different structural categories. Among them are much-debated as well as novel issues, includi. |
| Access |
Use copy Restrictions unspecified MiAaHDL |
| Reproduction |
Electronic reproduction. [S.l.] : HathiTrust Digital Library, 2010. MiAaHDL |
| System Details |
Master and use copy. Digital master created according to Benchmark for Faithful Digital Reproductions of Monographs and Serials, Version 1. Digital Library Federation, December 2002. http://purl.oclc.org/DLF/benchrepro0212 MiAaHDL |
| Processing Action |
digitized 2010 HathiTrust Digital Library committed to preserve MiAaHDL |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
English language -- Rhythm.
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English language -- Rhythm. |
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English language -- Grammar, Historical.
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English language -- Grammar, Historical. |
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English language -- Variation.
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English language -- Variation. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Schlüter, Julia, 1973- Rhythmic grammar. Berlin ; New York : Mouton de Gruyter, ©2005 (DLC) 2005022034 (OCoLC)61228651 |
| ISBN |
9783110219265 (electronic book) |
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3110219263 (electronic book) |
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3110186071 (acid-free paper) |
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9783110186079 (acid-free paper) |
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