Expression of Phasal Polarity in African Languages

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Expression of Phasal Polarity in African Languages

Semantics, discourse analysis, stylistics

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Collection: Empirical Approaches to Language Typology [EALT]

Language: English

Published by: De Gruyter Mouton

Published on: 22nd February 2021

Format: LCP-protected ePub

Size: 556 pages

ISBN: 9783110642537


The book provides insights into the systems and strategies of expressing the Phasal Polarity (PhP) concepts ALREADY, STILL, NOT YET and NO LONGER in African languages. Special emphasis is laid on careful examination of the functional spectrum and paradigmatic affiliation of PhP expressions. The book challenges hypotheses and established assumptions in the typological literature.

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