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Abstract
1. Introduction
The goal of this article is twofold: to present a brief overview of differences and similarities between formal grammars (regardless of particular mode of implementation) and typology, and to outline the common challenge faced by both. To anticipate our conclusion, typological approaches to language and theory construction have much to offer each other, but need to engage in a real dialogue, rather than merely talk about the need for such a dialogue. Otherwise both orientations run the risk of becoming (increasingly) irrelevant.
Received: 2005-12-17
Revised: 2006-12-21
Published Online: 2007-07-31
Published in Print: 2007-07-20
© Walter de Gruyter
