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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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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