Theoretical Approaches to Grammatical Variation and Change

Prafull D. Kulkarni (Author)

9781779564542

Hardback, published 31 March 2026

392 pages
22.9 x 15.2 x 1.5 cm, 0.666 kg

Grammatical variation and change reflect the dynamic nature of language and its adaptation to social, historical, and cognitive factors. This book examines theoretical approaches, including variationist sociolinguistics, generative grammar, and cognitive linguistics. It discusses syntactic and morphological changes across languages and time periods. The book is ideal for linguists, researchers, and students exploring the evolution and diversity of grammatical structures.