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Secondary Predication and Adverbial Modification : The Typology of Depictives

Authors :
Nikolaus P. Himmelmann
Eva F. Schultze-Berndt
Nikolaus P. Himmelmann
Eva F. Schultze-Berndt
Publication Year :
2005

Abstract

Depictive secondary predicates, such as'raw'in'George ate the fish raw', are central to current issues in syntactic and semantic theory - in particular predication theory, phrase structure theories, issues of control and grammatical relations, and verbal aspect. This is the first book to approach depictive secondary predication from a cross-linguistic perspective. It describes all the relevant phenomena and brings together critical surveys and new contributions on their morphosyntactic and semantic properties. It considers similarities and differences between secondary predicates and other types of adjuncts, including adverbials of manner, comparison, quantity, and location. The authors are leading scholars with a first-hand knowledge of the languages they discuss. Their approach is theory-neutral and pragmatic: they draw on insights and research traditions ranging from the minimalist program to semantic maps methodology. The book will interest scholars working on the semantics or syntax of secondary predicates, adverbials, and the role of agreement and other morphological marking. It has been designed for use in advanced syntax and typology classes.

Details

Language :
English
ISBNs :
9780199204342, 9780199272266, 9780191534119, and 9780191514029
Database :
eBook Index
Journal :
Secondary Predication and Adverbial Modification : The Typology of Depictives
Publication Type :
eBook
Accession number :
179973