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Referring to Space

- Studies in Austronesian and Papuan Languages

About Referring to Space

This collection of previously unpublished case-studies of a number of Austronesian and Papuan languages illustrates the means that these languages offer to their speakers for referring to space. Understanding the differences between the various systems of spatial reference requires not just linguistic, but also cultural, historical, and geographical knowledge.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780198236474
  • Binding:
  • Hardback
  • Pages:
  • 340
  • Published:
  • November 26, 1997
  • Dimensions:
  • 166x243x25 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 634 g.
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Expected delivery: December 14, 2024

Description of Referring to Space

This collection of previously unpublished case-studies of a number of Austronesian and Papuan languages illustrates the means that these languages offer to their speakers for referring to space. Understanding the differences between the various systems of spatial reference requires not just linguistic, but also cultural, historical, and geographical knowledge.

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