Isomorphism in the Grammatical Code: Cognitive and Biological Considerations

Givón, T.

doi:10.1075/sl.15.1.04giv

Article published In: Studies in Language
Vol. 15:1 (1991) ► pp.85–114

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Isomorphism in the Grammatical Code

Cognitive and Biological Considerations

T. Givón | University of Oregon

Published online: 1 January 1991

https://doi.org/10.1075/sl.15.1.04giv

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