Noun Phrases in Australian Languages

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Focusing on a comprehensive typological analysis of noun phrases in Australian languages, the book examines classification, qualification, quantification, determination, and constituency across a sample of 100 languages. It challenges the notion that these languages lack phrasal structures, revealing that over two-thirds exhibit phrasehood. The study suggests a new approach to typology based on the presence and function of phrasal structures, identifying a determiner slot in many languages. It appeals to researchers, typologists, and theorists interested in Australian languages.