Much of the literature on modality focuses, at least implicitly, on
the occurrence of single modal auxiliaries. However,
cross-linguistically, modal auxiliaries can co-occur with one
another, but under interesting restrictions. This monograph
examines layered modal constructions and the semantic restrictions
under which they combine. The main puzzle addressed in the book is
the question of ordering restrictions among modal auxiliaries and
whether these have any semantic consequences, and finally, what the
conceptual rationale is behind these restrictions. Based on the
data from Croatian, the central proposal is that modal restrictions
depend heavily on both modal force and flavour, and combine
according to a hierarchy that can possibly be extended
cross-linguistically since it rests on the basis of the conceptual
and logical reality of human language. The book also offers an
in-depth overview of the literature on layered modal constructions
as well as a valuable and extensive set of analyzed data which will
be of great interest for researchers interested in verbal systems,
modality, and Slavic languages.
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