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Tone and Inflection

- New Facts and New Perspectives

About Tone and Inflection

Tone is about melody and meaning, inflection is about grammar. This book is about a bit of both by studying complex ways in which the tones of a given language engage in the expression of grammatical meaning. It includes also case studies on lesser known languages of Asia, Africa, Papua New Guinea, and Mesoamerica.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9783110450026
  • Binding:
  • Hardback
  • Pages:
  • 348
  • Published:
  • March 7, 2016
  • Weight:
  • 620 g.
Delivery: 2-3 weeks
Expected delivery: October 24, 2024

Description of Tone and Inflection

Tone is about melody and meaning, inflection is about grammar. This book is about a bit of both by studying complex ways in which the tones of a given language engage in the expression of grammatical meaning. It includes also case studies on lesser known languages of Asia, Africa, Papua New Guinea, and Mesoamerica.

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