Studies in Semitic Grammaticalization |
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| Author:
| Rubin, Aaron D. |
| Series title: | Harvard Semitic Studies |
| ISBN: | 978-1-57506-923-4 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2005 |
| Publisher: | BRILL
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $48.00 |
Book Description:
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This groundbreaking study examines the historical development of the Semitic languages from the point of view of grammaticalization, the linguistic process whereby lexical items and constructions lose their lexical meaning and serve grammatical functions.
This groundbreaking study examines the historical development of the Semitic languages from the point of view of grammaticalization, the linguistic process whereby lexical items and constructions lose their lexical meaning and serve grammatical functions.