| Sumario: | This book explores linguistic typology by examining the structural similarities and differences across the world's languages. It delves into phonological, morphological, and syntactic patterns to identify universal principles underlying diverse languages. The author, Joan Carles Ruiz, discusses linguistic universals, the capacity for language translation, and the cognitive processes shared by humans. The book provides a functional perspective on linguistic forms, illustrating them with examples from various languages. Topics covered include grammatical categories such as tense, number, and subordination, as well as semantic roles and discourse functions. Intended for linguists and language enthusiasts, the book offers a comprehensive overview of linguistic structures while acknowledging the cultural diversity of languages.
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