The relation between the Surinam Creoles and the languages of West Africa, where slaves who created the creoles originated, has been hotly debated. This book argues that the close relationship can be viewed in terms of a Trans Atlantic Sprachbund. I
This book delves into the grammatical structures that serve specific functions within language, exploring the concept of functional categories. It examines how these elements contribute to meaning and communication, providing insights into the underlying rules that govern language use. Through a detailed analysis, readers will gain a deeper understanding of the complexities and intricacies of linguistic frameworks, making it a valuable resource for linguists and language enthusiasts alike.
The architecture of the human language faculty has been one of the main foci of the linguistic research of the last half century. This branch of linguistics, broadly known as Generative Grammar, is concerned with the formulation of explanatory formal accounts of linguistic phenomena with the ulterior goal of gaining insight into the properties of the 'language organ'. The series comprises high quality monographs and collected volumes that address such issues. The topics in this series range from phonology to semantics, from syntax to information structure, from mathematical linguistics to studies of the lexicon. To discuss your book idea or submit a proposal, please contact Birgit Sievert