A Unification of Morphology and Syntax: Investigations Into Romance and Albanian Dialects

Maria Rita Manzini & Leonardo Maria Savoia

Language: English

Publisher: Routledge

Published: Jun 15, 2007

Description:

This highly original and innovative analysis focuses on the morphosyntax of dialects comprising Italy, Corsica and the Italian and Romansch-speaking areas of Switzerland. The empirical base used in the book includes a wealth of previously unknown or understudied data from a variety of Romansch dialects, whilst the theoretical framework is extremely sophisticated and up-to-date. Linguists of all genres will be fascinated by Manzini and Savoia’s radical conclusion: they claim that their work suggests a unification of morphology and syntax.