Robert E. Longacre Livres

This revision enhances the exploration of notional categories and their grammatical representations across languages, originally outlined in earlier editions. It emphasizes the intersection of discourse and pragmatics with grammatical structures, featuring updated discussions on topics like salience clines, rhetorical relations, and agency hierarchy. The structure has evolved, moving chapters on discourse to the forefront while refining the focus on case grammar. This edition retains core material while integrating contemporary advancements in linguistic analysis.