UID:
edocfu_9959242574902883
Format:
1 online resource (782 p.)
Edition:
1st ed.
ISBN:
3-11-023877-2
Series Statement:
Mouton grammar library, 53
Content:
Warrongo is an extinct Australian Aboriginal language that used to be spoken in northeast Australia. This volume is largely based on the rich data recorded from the last fluent speaker. It details the phonology, morphology and syntax of the language. In particular, it provides a truly scrutinizing description of syntactic ergativity - a phenomenon that is rare among the world's language. It also shows that, unlike some other Australian languages, Warrongo has noun phrases that are configurational. Overall this volume shows what can be documented of a language that has only one speaker.
Note:
Description based upon print version of record.
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Frontmatter --
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Preface /
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Acknowledgements --
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Contents --
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List of tables and figures --
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List of maps and photos --
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List of abbreviations and symbols --
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Chapter 1. The language and its speakers --
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Chapter 2. Phonology --
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Chapter 3. Word classes and morphology --
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Chapter 4. Syntax --
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Texts --
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References --
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Index of subjects --
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Index of languages --
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Index of names
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Issued also in print.
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English and Warrungu
Additional Edition:
ISBN 1-306-96846-1
Additional Edition:
ISBN 3-11-023876-4
Language:
English
Subjects:
Comparative Studies. Non-European Languages/Literatures
DOI:
10.1515/9783110238778
