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Other authors / contributors: | Everaert, Martin.
Musgrave, Simon, 1959-
Dimitriadis, Alexis, 1963-
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ISBN: | 9783110198744 3110198746 1282425714 9781282425712 9783110193084 3110193086
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Notes: | Includes bibliographical references and indexes. Print version record.
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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.
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Other form: | Print version: Use of databases in cross-linguistic studies. Berlin ; New York : Mouton de Gruyter, ©2009 9783110193084 3110193086
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Standard no.: | 9786612425714
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