Structure of German / Edition 2

by Anthony Fox

Overview

This book, not intended to be a grammar, is a comprehensive description of the major features of German in "linguistic" terms according to the principles of modern linguistics. It considers aspects of German phonology, morphology, syntax, and semantics, as well as varieties and discourse.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780199273997
Publisher:	Oxford University Press, USA
Publication date:	09/01/2005
Series:	Oxford Linguistics Ser.
Edition description:	REV
Pages:	352
Product dimensions:	9.10(w) x 6.10(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

University of Leeds

Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. Phonology
3. Morphology
4. Classes and Categories
5. Syntax
6. Lexical Semantics
7. German and its Users
Index

Editorial Reviews

Praise for the first edition: "Beautifully produced and written, and laudably clear in what it sets out to do ... the author is throughout careful to ensure that brevity does not lead to obscurity; he selects judiciously and writes luminously ... both erudite and stimulating"—German Teaching

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