{"product_id":"a-grammar-of-upper-tanana-volume-2-9781496231437","title":"A Grammar of Upper Tanana Volume 2","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Grammar of Upper Tanana is a comprehensive text that performs the impressive task of linguistically rendering a written record of the endangered Upper Tanana language.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003ci\u003eA Grammar of Upper Tanana, Volume 2\u003c\/i\u003e is a treasure trove of well-exemplified insights into the semantics, syntax, and discourse structures of this Alaskan\/Yukon language. Based on fifteen years of dedicated field work with nine fluent speakers, this is an indispensable resource for both scholars of Dene languages and the many community members who are committed to carrying the language forward.”—Patrick Moore, associate professor in the Department of Anthropology at the University of British Columbia\u003cbr\u003e“Theoretically informed and empirically well grounded, \u003ci\u003eA Grammar of Upper Tanana, Volume 2\u003c\/i\u003e is without parallel as a reference work on the Upper Tanana language and is sure to serve as a model for the comprehensive grammatical description of Northern Dene languages for years to come. Olga Lovick also demonstrates an impressive command of the literature concerning Alaskan Dene languages. The result is a cross-linguistically informed description that remains firmly centered on Upper Tanana language structure, beliefs, and practices.”—Christopher Cox, associate professor in the School of Linguistics and Language Studies at Carleton University\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eList of figures\u003cbr\u003e List of tables\u003cbr\u003e List of Abbreviations\u003cbr\u003e Preface to volume 2\u003cbr\u003e Acknowledgments \u003col\u003e\u003cli\u003eIntroduction to volume 2\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ol\u003e I           Semantics \u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSemantic properties of nouns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNoun classification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLexical semantics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTense, aspect, modality, evidentiality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLexical aspect: verb theme categories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInflectional aspect\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe modal system (inflection)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModal particles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e II          The simple clause \u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWord order overview\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWord order in simple clauses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNonverbal predicates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePolar Questions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContent questions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRequests\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNegation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThird-person marking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePronominal number marking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe noun phrase\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNon-clausal coordination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuantification of entities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComparison\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProsodic augmentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e III        Beyond the clause \u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoordination of clauses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRelative clauses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdverbial clauses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e 27 Verbs with clausal complements  \u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuotative frames\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAddressing individuals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManaging information structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInsubordination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e Appendix I: Portmanteau morphemes in the conjunct zone\u003cbr\u003e Glossed sample texts \u003cbr\u003e Bibliography","brand":"University of Nebraska Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49409240727895,"sku":"9781496231437","price":59.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781496231437.jpg?v=1730506103","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/a-grammar-of-upper-tanana-volume-2-9781496231437","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}