About this title: Number is the most underestimated of the grammatical categories. It is deceptively simple yet the number system which philosophers, logicians and many linguists take as the norm - namely the distinction between singular and plural (as in cat versus cats) - is only one of a wide range of possibilities to be found in languages around the world. Some ...
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Date Published: 2000
ISBN-13:9780521649704ISBN:0521649706
Description: BRAND NEW PAPERBACK. 9.02 by.94 inches. (378 pages) provides an introduction to the grammatical category of number surveying many of the world's languages. this book provides an introduction to the grammatical category of number, surveying many languages to reveal that the world's linguistic resources are richer than even many linguists realise. aimed at linguistic students, it is the first book-length treatment of this topic and can serve as an entry to linguistic typology. this book provides ... read more
Binding: Hardback
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Date Published: 2000
ISBN-13:9780521640169ISBN:0521640164
Description: BRAND NEW HARDBACK. 9.29 by 1.18 inches. (378 pages) provides an introduction to the grammatical category of number surveying many of the world's languages. this book provides an introduction to the grammatical category of number, surveying many languages to reveal that the world's linguistic resources are richer than even many linguists realise. aimed at linguistic students, it is the first book-length treatment of this topic and can serve as an entry to linguistic typology. this book provides ... read more
Description: New. This book provides an introduction to the grammatical category of number, surveying many languages to reveal that the world'Äôs linguistic resources are richer than even many linguists realise. Aimed at linguistic students, it is the first book-length treatment of this topic and can serve as an entry to linguistic typology. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN-13:9780521649704ISBN:0521649706
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN-13:9780521640169ISBN:0521640164
Description: New. PLEASE NOTE: All books are promptly imported from the UK using DHL or Royal Mail international mail WITH TRACKING NUMBER. D elivery is typically 5-10 working days. Please do not select expedited shipping. Professional and reliable bookseller (est.1987). Provides an introduction to the grammatical category of number surveying many of the worldâ™s languages. read more
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Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN-13:9780521649704ISBN:0521649706
Description: New. PLEASE NOTE: All books are promptly shipped from our UK warehouse using Royal Mail or DHL. International Priority mail for non-UK deliveries. Delivery is typically 2-4 working days for UK delivery. Heavier or more expensive books are shipped with a TRACKING NUMBER. Professional and reliable bookseller (est.1987). Provides an introduction to the grammatical category of number surveying many of the worldâ™s languages. read more
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN-13:9780521640169ISBN:0521640164
Description: New. PLEASE NOTE: All books are promptly shipped from our UK warehouse using Royal Mail or DHL. International Priority mail for non-UK deliveries. Delivery is typically 2-4 working days for UK delivery. Heavier or more expensive books are shipped with a TRACKING NUMBER. Professional and reliable bookseller (est.1987). Provides an introduction to the grammatical category of number surveying many of the worldâ™s languages. read more
Description: New. We are no longer able to guarantee delivery by Christmas. PLEASE NOTE that we do not offer expedited shipping. Orders placed with the priority shipping option will automatically be canceled. ISBN10: 0521640164. read more
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