Aspects of split ergativity

Aspects of split ergativity / Jessica Coon.

In languages with aspect-based split ergativity, one portion of the grammar follows an ergative pattern, while another shows a 'split'. In this book, Jessica Coon argues that aspectual split ergativity does not mark a split in how case is assigned, but rather, a split in sentence structure...

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Main Author: Coon, Jessica
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2013.
Series:Oxford studies in comparative syntax.
Subjects:
Grammar, Comparative and general > Ergative constructions.
Chol language > Grammar.
Maya language > Grammar.
Typology (Linguistics)
LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES > Grammar & Punctuation.
LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES > Linguistics > Syntax.
Chol language > Grammar
Grammar, Comparative and general > Ergative constructions
Maya language > Grammar
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Summary:In languages with aspect-based split ergativity, one portion of the grammar follows an ergative pattern, while another shows a 'split'. In this book, Jessica Coon argues that aspectual split ergativity does not mark a split in how case is assigned, but rather, a split in sentence structure.
Physical Description:1 online resource
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780199858750
0199858756
Source of Description, Etc. Note:Print version record.

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