Flexible Syntax - A Theory of Case and Arguments (Hardcover, 1999 ed.)

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.

General

Imprint:	Springer
Country of origin:	Netherlands
Series:	Studies in Natural Language and Linguistic Theory, 47
Release date:	November 1999
First published:	1999
Authors:	A. Neeleman • Fred Weerman
Dimensions:	235 x 155 x 15mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	253
Edition:	1999 ed.
ISBN-13:	978-0-7923-6058-2
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Language & linguistics > Philosophy of language Books > Language & Literature > Language & linguistics > Grammar, syntax, linguistic structure > General
LSN:	0-7923-6058-3
Barcode:	9780792360582

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