Flexible Syntax

Neeleman, Ad; Weerman, Fred

ISBN 10: 0792371992 / ISBN 13: 9780792371991

Verlag: Kluwer Academic Publishers, 2001

Most linguistic theories assume that each grammatical relation is established in a unique structural configuration. The authors 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. Series: Studies in Natural Language and Linguistic Theory. Num Pages: 253 pages, biography. BIC Classification: CFA; CFK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 14. Weight in Grams: 391. . 2001. Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1999. Paperback. . . . . Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers V9780792371991

Inhaltsangabe:

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.

Bibliografische Details

Titel: Flexible Syntax
Verlag: Kluwer Academic Publishers
Erscheinungsdatum: 2001
Einband: Softcover
Zustand: New