Introduction to Typology: The Unity and Diversity of Language

by Lindsay J. Whaley

Ideal in introductory courses dealing with grammatical structure and linguistic analysis, Introduction to Typology overviews the major grammatical categories and constructions in the world′s languages. Framed in a typological perspective, the constant concern of this primary text is to underscore the similarities and differences which underlie the vast array of human languages.

Genres: Linguistics, Language, Textbooks, Nonfiction

352 pages, Paperback

First published December 1, 1996

Reviews

[Kelly Berkson · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book provides an excellent introduction to the field of linguistic typology. Newcomers to linguistics will find it appropriately pitched. It does what it sets out to do, which is to cover the basics. On its own, it's not sufficient reading for a graduate student or advanced undergraduate studying typology, but it still provides a critical overview - a good base to start from. It provides an abundance of good examples and clear explanations, and students will leave the book with an enhanced understanding of linguistic typology. They'll know not only what typology *is*, and some of the typological patterns that they can expect to find out there in the world's languages, but also why it matters, why it's exciting. A must-have library addition for anyone who is interested in linguistic typology!

[Gofita · Rating 4 out of 5]

I found this text to be very readable. It was really, really tough course on the general similarities shared between all languages and thus how to categorize them such as subjet-verb-object languages like English to more uncommon instances such object-verb-subject...fascinating stuff. I got bonus points from my professor because I had great pronunciation with Nigerian Pidgin English! Woot!

[Fazhoque · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was an excellent book - perfect as an introduction into the subject or for those will little background in contrastive linguistics/typology. The book was so accessible, easy to follow, well set-out, and above all, full of excellent examples. This book helped me tremendously with my university modules. I highly recommend this book!

[Melody Violine · Rating 3 out of 5]

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[AshlingFio · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good textbook for beginners.