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Peer reviewedCorbett, Greville G.; Mithun, Marianne – Journal of Linguistics, 1996
This article discusses how constructing a typology of number systems is complicated by the existence of associative forms and why this problem arises. Data from Central Pomo and Central Alaskan Yupik demonstrate how this problem can be resolved. (18 references) (Author/CK)
Descriptors: Eskimo Aleut Languages, Language Typology, Nouns, Number Systems
