Subjects and universal grammar : an explanatory theory / Yehuda N. Falk.

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Falk, Yehuda N, 1958-2012

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TextSeries: Cambridge studies in linguistics ; 113.Publication details: Cambridge, UK ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2006.Description: 1 online resource (xix, 237 pages) : illustrationsContent type:

text

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computer

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online resource

ISBN:

0511241798
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Additional physical formats: Print version:: Subjects and universal grammar.DDC classification:

415.5 22

LOC classification:

P271 .F35 2006eb

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17.52
ET 160

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Contents:

Cover; Half-title; Series-title; Title; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; Preface; Notes on the text; Abbreviations used in glosses; 1 On subjects and explanation; 2 Most prominent argument; 3 Pivot; 4 Long-distance dependencies; 5 Control constructions; 6 Universality; 7 Competing theories; References; Language index; Author index; General index.

Summary: The 'subject' of a sentence presents great challenges to linguists. This volume takes a new approach to subjects, examining them from both a formal and typological perspective. Drawing on data from a wide range of languages, it explains why, even across very different languages, certain core properties can be found.

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Includes bibliographical references (pages 222-230) and indexes.

The 'subject' of a sentence presents great challenges to linguists. This volume takes a new approach to subjects, examining them from both a formal and typological perspective. Drawing on data from a wide range of languages, it explains why, even across very different languages, certain core properties can be found.