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Description for Focus in Hausa
Paperback. This book investigates the morphosyntax, semantics and discourse properties of focus and wh-constructions in Hausa, and introduces readers to aspects of the syntax of a major world language unfamiliar to most linguists. Series: Publications of the Philological Society. Num Pages: 312 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 2CXH; CFK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 14. Weight in Grams: 444.
This book investigates the morphosyntax, semantics and discourse properties of focus and wh-constructions in Hausa, and introduces readers to aspects of the syntax of a major world language unfamiliar to most linguists.
This book investigates the morphosyntax, semantics and discourse properties of focus and wh-constructions in Hausa, and introduces readers to aspects of the syntax of a major world language unfamiliar to most linguists.
- Represents the first detailed and comprehensive exposition of focus related constructions in Hausa from the perspective of a major contemporary theoretical framework
- Explores aspects of the syntax of focus in Hausa which have only recently begun to be described
- Authoritative and up-to-date, detailing recent developments in the theory, and reviewing and evaluating a number of current approaches to the syntax of focus ... Read more
- Contains comparative data from related Chadic/Afroasiatic languages
- Serves to introduce readers to aspects of the syntax of a major world language unfamiliar to most linguists.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
312
Condition
New
Series
Publications of the Philological Society
Number of Pages
312
Place of Publication
Hoboken, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781405156264
SKU
V9781405156264
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Ref
99-28
About Melanie Green
Melanie Green is Lecturer in Linguistics and English Language at the University of Sussex. She studied both Hausa and linguistics at the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London, and specialises in syntactic theory and the syntax of Hausa and related Chadic and Afroasiatic languages. Her current research interests include typological and comparative work, particularly in relation ... Read more
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