UID:
almahu_9949481541002882
Format:
1 online resource (278 p.) :
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Num. figs. and tabs.
ISBN:
9783110218534
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9783110238570
Series Statement:
Quantitative Linguistics [QL] , 64
Content:
The present book finds and collects absolutely new aspects of word frequency. First, eminent characteristics (such as the h-point, first used in scientometrics, the k-, m-, and n-points) are introduced - it can be shown that the geometry of word frequency is fundamentally based on them. Furthermore, various indicators of text properties are proposed for the first time, such as thematic concentration, autosemantic text compactness, autosemantic density, etc. In detail, the autosemantic structure of a given text is evaluated by means of a graph representation and its properties (according to a problem from network research). Special emphasis is given to the part-of-speech differentiation, which plays a significant role in stylistics. On the basis of a general theory, which has been developed especially for linguistic research, problems of the frequency structure of texts with respect to word occurrence are investigated and discussed in detail. Methodologically, specific reference is made to synergetic linguistics, including some exemplary analyses, showing that there are points of contact with this field. A separate chapter is dedicated to within-sentence word position; this issue considers grammar as well as language genesis; another chapter is dedicated to the type-token ratio, discussing all established methods and their relevance for word frequency analysis. All methods presented in the book are statistically tested; to this end, some new tests have been developed. All procedures and calculations are conducted for 20 languages, ranging from Polynesia, Indonesia, India, and Europe to a North American Indian language. The broad distribution of the data and texts from all genres allows generalizations with respect to language typology.
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Frontmatter --
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Contents --
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1. Introduction --
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2. Problems and presentations --
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3. The h- and related points --
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4. The geometry of word frequencies --
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5. The dynamics of word classes --
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6. Thematic concentration of the text --
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7. Crowding, pace filling and compactness --
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8. Autosemantic text structure --
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9. Distribution models --
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10. The relation of frequency to other wordproperties --
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11. Word frequency and position in sentence --
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12. The type-token relation --
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13. Conclusions --
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14. Appendix: Texts --
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Backmatter
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Issued also in print.
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Mode of access: Internet via World Wide Web.
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In English.
In:
DGBA Backlist Complete English Language 2000-2014 PART1, De Gruyter, 9783110238570
In:
DGBA Backlist Linguistics and Semiotics 2000-2014 (EN), De Gruyter, 9783110238457
In:
DGBA Linguistics and Semiotics 2000 - 2014, De Gruyter, 9783110636970
In:
De Gruyter Mouton Backlist 2000-2015, De Gruyter, 9783110742961
In:
E-BOOK GESAMTPAKET / COMPLETE PACKAGE 2009, De Gruyter, 9783110219517
In:
E-BOOK PACKAGE ENGLISH LANGUAGES TITLES 2009, De Gruyter, 9783110219524
In:
E-BOOK PACKAGE ENGLISH LINGUISTICS 2009, De Gruyter, 9783110219548
In:
E-BOOK PAKET LINGUISTIK UND LITERATURWISSENSCHAFT 2009, De Gruyter, 9783110219470
Additional Edition:
ISBN 9783110218527
Language:
English
Subjects:
Comparative Studies. Non-European Languages/Literatures
DOI:
10.1515/9783110218534
URL:
https://doi.org/10.1515/9783110218534
URL:
https://www.degruyter.com/isbn/9783110218534
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