Efficiency and Complexity in Grammars
Download or Read eBook Efficiency and Complexity in Grammars PDF written by John A. Hawkins and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2004-11-04 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Author | : John A. Hawkins |
Publisher | : Oxford University Press, USA |
Total Pages | : 322 |
Release | : 2004-11-04 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780199252688 |
ISBN-13 | : 0199252688 |
Rating | : 4/5 (88 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Efficiency and Complexity in Grammars by : John A. Hawkins
Book excerpt: John Hawkins demonstrates a clear link between how languages are used and the conventions of their grammars. He sets out a theory in which performance shapes grammars and accounts for the variation patterns found in the world's languages.