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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.

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Book category Books in English Language linguistics Philosophy of language

• Full title: Flexible Syntax
• Subtitle: A Theory of Case and Arguments
• Author: A. Neeleman, F. Weerman
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardback
• Number of pages: 253
• EAN: 9780792360582
• ISBN: 0792360583
• ID: 01396240
• Publisher: Springer
• Weight: 1230 g
• Dimensions: 235 × 155 × 19 mm
• Date of publishing: 01. November 1999

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