The use of databases in cross-linguistic studies /

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Imprint:Berlin ; New York : Mouton de Gruyter, ©2009.
Description:1 online resource (409 pages) : illustrations, maps
Language:English
Series:Empirical approaches to language typology, 0933-761X ; 41
Empirical approaches to language typology ; 41.
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Format: E-Resource Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11196340
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Other authors / contributors:Everaert, Martin.
Musgrave, Simon, 1959-
Dimitriadis, Alexis, 1963-
ISBN:9783110198744
3110198746
1282425714
9781282425712
9783110193084
3110193086
Notes:Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
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Summary:This book promotes the development of linguistic databases by describing a number of successful database projects, focusing especially on cross-linguistic and typological research. It has become increasingly clear that ready access to knowledge about cross-linguistic variation is of great value to many types of linguistic research. Such a systematic body of data is essential in order to gain a proper understanding of what is truly universal in language and what is determined by specific cultural settings. Moreover, it is increasingly needed as a tool to systematically evaluate contrasting theo.
Other form:Print version: Use of databases in cross-linguistic studies. Berlin ; New York : Mouton de Gruyter, ©2009 9783110193084 3110193086
Standard no.:9786612425714