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 (Author)
Corporate Author: Oxford University Press
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York : 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)
Chol language > Grammar
Grammar, Comparative and general > Ergative constructions
Maya language > Grammar
Online Access:Click for online access
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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 : illustrations (black and white), maps (black and white)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780199367672
0199367671
9780199858736
019985873X
9780199858743
0199858748
9780199858750
0199858756
Source of Description, Etc. Note:Online resource; title from home page (viewed on September 2, 2013).

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