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The world of language - its codelike core
Abstract
This is the fourth of a series of studies painting a macroscopic picture of the architecture and dynamics of linguistic reality. It has to be read together with the first three, The World of Language. 1 Its Crust SP!L PLUS 24, 1994) and The World of Language. 2 Its Behavioural Belt (= SPIL PLUS 25, 1994) and The World of Language. Its Core (= SPIL PLUS 27, 1995). Without the generous assistance of Walter Winckler, Theresa Biberauer and Christine Smit I would not have been able to complete the present study.