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.
| Autorius: | F. Weerman, A. Neeleman, |
| Leidėjas: | Springer Netherlands |
| Išleidimo metai: | 2001 |
| Knygos puslapių skaičius: | 272 |
| ISBN-10: | 0792371992 |
| ISBN-13: | 9780792371991 |
| Formatas: | Knyga minkštu viršeliu |
| Kalba: | Anglų |
| Žanras: | Historical and comparative linguistics |
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