Flexible Syntax: A Theory of Case and Arguments - Couverture souple

Livre 35 sur 60: Studies in Natural Language and Linguistic Theory

Weerman, F.; Neeleman, A.

 
9780792371991: Flexible Syntax: A Theory of Case and Arguments
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ISBN 10 : 0792371992 ISBN 13 : 9780792371991
Editeur : Springer, 2008

Synopsis

Most linguistic theories assume that each grammatical relation is established in a unique structural configuration. Neeleman and Weerman take issue with this view, arguing for a more flexible approach on the basis of conceptual considerations and data taken mostly, but not exclusively, from the Germanic languages. In-depth analyses of word order phenomena as well as diachronic and typological generalizations motivate a re-evaluation of the role of case in the projection of arguments. Case is shown to provide a syntactic foothold for thematic interpretation, something which is necessary in a grammar that does not allow fixed theta-positions. Thus, this study does not only offer a genuine alternative to many standard assumptions, it also explains why there should be such a thing as case in natural language.

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Éditeur
Springer
Date d'édition
2008
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0792371992
ISBN 13 
9780792371991
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
276
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