Most Probably: Epistemic Modality in Old Babylonian by Nathan Wasserman (English

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE Most Probably by Nathan Wasserman The system that any language uses to express evaluations, judgments, estimations, and non-real situations tends to be complicated and poorly understood, and this has certainly been the case, historically, for Akkadian. In this study, Nathan Wasserman presents the fruit of 15 years of study of the epistemic modal system of Old Babylonian, which represents one of the better-known and best-documented periods of the Akkadian language.As Wasserman notes, the interplay of philology, linguistics, and psychology that are involved in understanding any modal system make coming to conclusions a difficult enterprise. And though many questions remain unanswered, in this clearly organized and presented monograph, he guides the reader through a study of each modal word/particle, its etymology, syntax, and usage, on the basis of an examination of most of the Old Babylonian examples published thus far. He thus arrives at a general view of epistemic modality in Old Babylonian.Wassermans monograph is a work that will add significantly to our understanding of Old Babylonian language and the interpretation of texts and will become the benchmark for further study of verbal modality in Akkadian and other Semitic languages. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Table of Contents Introduction1. The Modal Particle pqat in Old Babylonian2. The Modal Particle midde3. The Modal Particles wuddi and anna4. The Modal Expression l ittum5. The Modal Particle tuša6. The Modal Particle -man and the Irrealis Constructions ibašši, l, and ašar7. The Modal Particle kša and the Expressions k ša and kma ša8. The Modal Particle assurr"9. The Modal Particle -mi10. Conclusions: Epistemic Modality in Old BabylonianBibliographyList of Texts Cited in the Study (with the MP indicated)IndexesIndex of TopicsIndex of Personal Names and Akkadian WordsIndex of Texts Cited Long Description The system that any language uses to express evaluations, judgments, estimations, and non-real situations tends to be complicated and poorly understood, and this has certainly been the case, historically, for Akkadian. In this study, Nathan Wasserman presents the fruit of 15 years of study of the epistemic modal system of Old Babylonian, which represents one of the better-known and best-documented periods of the Akkadian language. As Wasserman notes, the interplay of philology, linguistics, and psychology that are involved in understanding any modal system make coming to conclusions a difficult enterprise. And though many questions remain unanswered, in this clearly organized and presented monograph, he guides the reader through a study of each modal word/particle, its etymology, syntax, and usage, on the basis of an examination of most of the Old Babylonian examples published thus far. He thus arrives at a general view of epistemic modality in Old Babylonian. Wassermans monograph is a work that will add significantly to our understanding of Old Babylonian language and the interpretation of texts and will become the benchmark for further study of verbal modality in Akkadian and other Semitic languages. Details ISBN1575061988 Author Nathan Wasserman Pages 264 ISBN-10 1575061988 ISBN-13 9781575061986 Format Hardcover Imprint Eisenbrauns Place of Publication Indiana Country of Publication United States DEWEY 492.17 Short Title Most Probably Language English Subtitle Epistemic Modality in Old Babylonian Series Number 3 Year 2012 Publication Date 2012-01-01 UK Release Date 2012-01-01 NZ Release Date 2012-01-01 US Release Date 2012-01-01 Series Languages of the Ancient Near East Audience Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly Publisher Pennsylvania State University Press AU Release Date 2011-12-31 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERY No matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENT Peace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:161795742;

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