Language typology: A functional perspective. Ed. by Alice Caffarel, J. R. Martin, and Christian M. I. M. Matthiassen. (Current issues in linguistic theory 253. ) Philadelphia: John Benjamins, 2004. Pp. xiv, 700. ISBN 1588115593. 180 (Hb). | Synapse
February 21, 2026
Language typology: A functional perspective. Ed. by Alice Caffarel, J. R. Martin, and Christian M. I. M. Matthiassen. (Current issues in linguistic theory 253. ) Philadelphia: John Benjamins, 2004. Pp. xiv, 700. ISBN 1588115593. 180 (Hb).
Key Points
The work examines the relationship between language typology and its functional applications in linguistic theory.
Edited volume of contributions from various authors
Focus on functional aspects of language typology
Incorporates diverse linguistic theories and perspectives
Highlights the significance of language typology in understanding linguistic structures
Proposes new functional approaches to analyzing languages
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