Dravidian Syntax and Universal Grammar
Dravidian Syntax and Universal Grammar by K. A. Jayaseelan is published by Oxford University Press in 2017 and spans 688 pages. This volume comprises twenty-eight papers that delve into the extensive field of Dravidian syntax, addressing topics from sentence structure and word order to the morphological basis of anaphora and the syntax and semantics of questions.
Readers will find a comprehensive exploration of various aspects of Dravidian languages, with significant universalist claims woven throughout the essays. The work not only examines specific syntactic phenomena but also contributes to the broader understanding of syntax, making it relevant for those interested in linguistics and psycholinguistics. This edition is presented in English and offers valuable insights that are essential for anyone studying Dravidian or South Asian languages.
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This volume comprises twenty eight papers selected from the widely known work of K.A. Jayaseelan and R. Amritavalli on Dravidian. Collectively, these papers cover the entire area of Dravidian syntax: they range from broad questions such as sentence structure and word order to more particular questions such as the morphological basis of anaphora, the genesis of lexical categories, the morpho-syntax of quantifiers, and the syntax and semantics of questions. Important universalist claims are embedded in these essays; for this reason, this volume will be of interest also to a student of the general theory of syntax. No future discussion of Dravidian (or South Asian) languages is possible without taking into account the insightful analyses set forth in these pages.
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