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Stability and Divergence in Language Contact

Stability and Divergence in Language Contact Factors and Mechanisms - Studies in Language Variation

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Publisher's Synopsis

Convergence, i.e. the increase of inter-systemic similarities, is usually considered the default development in language contact situations. This volume focuses on the other logical possibilities of diachronic development, namely stability and divergence - two well-attested, but under-researched phenomena. The contributions investigate the sociolinguistic and structural factors and mechanisms that lead to or at least reinforce both types of non-convergence, despite of language contact. The contributions cover a wide range of language contact situations, including standard and non-standard varieties.

Book information

ISBN: 9789027234964
Publisher: John Benjamins Publishing Company
Imprint: John Benjamins Publishing Company
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Language: English
Number of pages: 304
Weight: 678g
Height: 167mm
Width: 244mm
Spine width: 21mm