Gender (Cambridge Textbooks in Linguistics) by Greville G. Corbett - 1991-04-26

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Cambridge University Press. Used - Good. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.

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Cambridge University Press, 1991. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. Book contains pen markings. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,600grams, ISBN:9780521338455

Cambridge University Press, 1991. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. Book contains pencil markings. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,650grams, ISBN:9780521338455

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Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 1995. 2nd edition. Softcover. Very good paperback copy; edges somewhat dust-dulled and nicked. Remains quite well-preserved overall. Series: Cambridge textbooks in linguistics. Physical description: xix, 363 pages; 23 cm. Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 324-351) and indexes. Contents: 1. Introduction -- 2. Gender assignment I: semantic systems -- 3. Gender assignment II: formal systems -- 4. The psycholinguistic status of gender assignment -- 5. Gender agreement -- 6. Establishing the number of genders -- 7. Target genders: syncretism and enforced gender forms -- 8. Hybrid nouns and the agreement hierarchy -- 9. Gender resolution rules -- 10. Generalisations and prospects. Subjects: Grammar, Comparative and general Gender; International relations; Word of God (Theology); Languages & Literatures; Philology & Linguistics; Gender Morphology Linguistics; Textural Structure Linguistics; Syntax - Linguistics; Stylistics - Linguistics; Morphology;… Read More

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Cambridge Univ Pr, 1991. Paperback. New. 363 pages. 9.25x6.00x0.75 inches.

Paperback / softback. New. Gender is a fascinating category, central and pervasive in some languages and totally absent in others. In this new, comprehensive account of gender systems, over 200 languages are discussed, from English and Russian to Archi and Chichewa. Detailed analysis of individual languages provides clear illustrations of specific types of system.