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A Grammar of Upper Tanana, Volume 2: Semantics, Syntax, Discourse.

Authors :
Hargus, Sharon
Source :
Journal of Anthropological Research. Spring2024, Vol. 80 Issue 1, p92-94. 3p.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

"A Grammar of Upper Tanana, Volume 2: Semantics, Syntax, Discourse" by Olga Lovick is a comprehensive grammar of the Upper Tanana language, a Dene (Athabaskan) language spoken in Alaska. The book is well-organized and covers a wide range of topics, including semantic systems, clause structure, and syntax of structures with more than one clause. It includes a large amount of data, with each example carefully referenced to its source. The book is situated within the context of Dene linguistics and syntactic typology, and the author provides honest reflections on the limitations of elicitation. The only criticism is the font, which can make it difficult to distinguish between certain letters. Overall, "A Grammar of Upper Tanana" sets a high standard for grammars in any language family. [Extracted from the article]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00917710
Volume :
80
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Journal of Anthropological Research
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
175957749
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1086/728315