An evolutionary aspect of social structure and a verb "have"

American Anthropologist • Vol/Iss. 79 • Published In • Pages: 42-49 •
By Webb, Karen E.

Abstract

This article examines the relationship between grammatical forms and a society’s economic activity, particularly whether property-based societies are more likely to develop the possessive verbs. Analysis supports an association.

Samples

Sample Used Coded Data Comment
OtherGreenberg (1966)

Hypotheses (1)

HypothesisSupported
The development of possessive verbs will be more likely in property-based societies (42).Supported
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