Features, Categories and the Syntax of A-Positions

Features, Categories and the Syntax of A-Positions
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Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages : 539
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ISBN-10 : 9789401006040
ISBN-13 : 9401006040
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Book Synopsis Features, Categories and the Syntax of A-Positions by : E. Haeberli

Download or read book Features, Categories and the Syntax of A-Positions written by E. Haeberli and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 539 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book investigates various aspects of the distribution of nominal arguments, and in particular the cross-linguistic variation that can be found among the Germanic languages in this domain of the syntax. The empirical topics discussed include variable vs. fixed argument order, the distribution of subjects with respect to adjuncts, expletive constructions, and oblique subjecthood. These are analyzed within a theoretical framework which is based on the Minimalist Program.


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