The Linguistic Legacy of Spanish and Portuguese
| Author | : J. Clancy Clements |
| Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
| Total Pages | : 277 |
| Release | : 2009-03-26 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780521831758 |
| ISBN-10 | : 052183175X |
| Rating | : 4/5 (5X Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Linguistic Legacy of Spanish and Portuguese by : J. Clancy Clements
Download or read book The Linguistic Legacy of Spanish and Portuguese written by J. Clancy Clements and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2009-03-26 with total page 277 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Analyses the development of Portuguese and Spanish from Latin and their subsequent transformation into several non-standard varieties. Clements demonstrates that grammar formation not only takes place in parent-to-child communication, but also in adult-to-adult communication. He argues that cultural identity and cognitive abilities are important factors in language formation and maintenance.
