Word Formation in South American Languages
Author:   Swintha Danielsen (University of Leipzig) ,  Katja Hannss (University of Regensburg) ,  Fernando Zúñiga (University of Bern)
Publisher:   John Benjamins Publishing Co
Volume:   163
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9789027259288


Pages:   228
Publication Date:   14 November 2014
Format:   Hardback
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This volume focuses on word formation processes in smaller and so far underrepresented indigenous languages of South America. The data for the analyses have been mainly collected in the field by the authors. The several language families described here, among them Arawakan, Takanan, and Guaycuruan, as well as language isolates, such as Yurakaré, Kalapalo and Cholón, reflect the linguistic diversity of South America. Equally diverse are the topics addressed, relating to word formation processes like reduplication, nominal and verbal compounding, clitic compounding, and incorporation. The traditional notions of the processes are discussed critically with respect to their implementation in minor indigenous languages. The book is therefore not only of interest to readers with an Amerindian background but also to typologists and historical linguists, and it is a supplement to more theory-driven approaches to language and linguistics.

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Author:   Swintha Danielsen (University of Leipzig) ,  Katja Hannss (University of Regensburg) ,  Fernando Zúñiga (University of Bern)
Publisher:   John Benjamins Publishing Co
Imprint:   John Benjamins Publishing Co
Volume:   163
Weight:   0.575kg
ISBN:  

9789027259288


ISBN 10:   9027259283
Pages:   228
Publication Date:   14 November 2014
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Available To Order   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

1. Introduction and acknowledgments (by Danielsen, Swintha); 2. Nominal compounds in Mapudungun (by Zuniga, Fernando); 3. Towards a characterization of compounding in Maka (by Tacconi, Temis L.); 4. Augmentative in Toba (Guaycuruan): Form and function (by Cuneo, Paola); 5. Productive compounding in Baure (Arawakan) (by Admiraal, Femmy); 6. Two types of incorporation in Ese Ejja (Takanan) (by Vuillermet, Marine); 7. Reduplication in Yurakare (by Gijn, Rik van); 8. Reduplication strategies in Kallawaya (by Hannss, Katja); 9. Compounding in Kalapalo, a Southern Cariban language (by Basso, Ellen B.); 10. Nominalization in Cholon (by Alexander-Bakkerus, Astrid); 11. Index

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