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Grammatical Convergence and the Genesis of Diversity in the Northwest Coast Sprachbund.

Authors :
Beck, David
Source :
Anthropological Linguistics. Summer2000, Vol. 42 Issue 2, p147. 67p. 21 Charts, 1 Map.
Publication Year :
2000

Abstract

Argues on the composition and origination of the 'Mosan' language in Sprachbunde, California. Consideration of grammatical traits set by Bella Coola; Convergence of the Salishan, Wakashan and Chimakuan languages; Similarities of phonological and morphological features; Comparison of linguistic forms.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00035483
Volume :
42
Issue :
2
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Anthropological Linguistics
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
4081806