We believe that one of the major breakthroughs in the study of human cultural variation has been the introduction of parametric theories in linguistics. Parameters too have been introduced as a result of progress in theoretical science, the development of grammatical theory in the framework of the modern cognitive sciences.Can parameters play a historical role analogous to that played by genetic markers? What can they tell us on the history (prehistory, and geographic distribution) of established or proposed language families and of the corresponding populations? More generally, can parameter theory help construe historical linguistics as a cognitive science and cognitive science as historical anthropology?

Is a ‘history and geography of human syntax meaningful? / Guardiano, Cristina; G., Longobardi; C., Gianollo. - STAMPA. - 1:(2005), pp. 1-2. (Intervento presentato al convegno The structure of parametric variation. tenutosi a Newcastl Upon Tyne nel September 5.-7, 2005).

Is a ‘history and geography of human syntax meaningful?

GUARDIANO, Cristina;
2005

Abstract

We believe that one of the major breakthroughs in the study of human cultural variation has been the introduction of parametric theories in linguistics. Parameters too have been introduced as a result of progress in theoretical science, the development of grammatical theory in the framework of the modern cognitive sciences.Can parameters play a historical role analogous to that played by genetic markers? What can they tell us on the history (prehistory, and geographic distribution) of established or proposed language families and of the corresponding populations? More generally, can parameter theory help construe historical linguistics as a cognitive science and cognitive science as historical anthropology?
2005
The structure of parametric variation.
Newcastl Upon Tyne
September 5.-7, 2005
Guardiano, Cristina; G., Longobardi; C., Gianollo
Is a ‘history and geography of human syntax meaningful? / Guardiano, Cristina; G., Longobardi; C., Gianollo. - STAMPA. - 1:(2005), pp. 1-2. (Intervento presentato al convegno The structure of parametric variation. tenutosi a Newcastl Upon Tyne nel September 5.-7, 2005).
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