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Demonstratives

Holger Diessel • 1999 • Benjamins Publishing Company, John

Author: Holger Diessel
First published: 1999
Publisher: Benjamins Publishing Company, John
Genres: Art
ISBN: 9781556196560

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This scholarly work offers an in-depth examination of demonstratives, providing a comprehensive linguistic framework for understanding how these words function across different languages. By analyzing their usage and development, the text serves as a significant resource for those interested in the structural nuances of human communication.

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Published in 1999 as part of the Typological Studies in Language series by John Benjamins, Demonstratives: Form, Function, and Grammaticalization by Holger Diessel represents a significant contribution to the field of linguistic typology. The work emerged from the growing scholarly interest in the late 20th century regarding how languages develop grammatical categories from lexical items, specifically examining how demonstrative systems evolve within diverse linguistic contexts.

Holger Diessel, a linguist known for his research on language usage and cognitive grammar, structured this volume to provide a comprehensive cross-linguistic analysis of demonstrative forms. The text was designed to bridge the gap between functional linguistics and historical change, focusing on how patterns of space and interaction shape grammar. It remains a foundational reference for students and researchers of syntax and typology, valued for its rigorous data-driven methodology.

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