Oxford Handbook of Polysynthesis

Discover the fascinating world of polysynthetic languages with the Oxford Handbook of Polysynthesis by Michael Fortescue. Published by Oxford University Press in 2017, this comprehensive volume spans an impressive 1090 pages, providing an in-depth cross-linguistic survey of languages where complex multi-morpheme verb forms can convey entire sentences, a concept quite different from English.

The handbook delves into various critical issues from a cross-theoretical perspective, including complexity, argument structure, language contact, and language obsolescence. Whether you are a linguist, researcher, or language enthusiast, this book serves as an essential resource for understanding the intricacies of polysynthesis and its implications in the study of grammar. Enhance your linguistic knowledge and explore the rich diversity of language with this authoritative guide.