Theoretical Approaches to Disharmonic Word Order

by Michelle Sheehan and Theresa Biberauer

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This book considers the implications of cross-linguistic word-order patterns for linguistic theory. One of the salient results of Joseph Greenberg's pioneering work in language typology was the notion of a 'harmonic' word-order type, whereby if the verb appears at the left or right edge of the verb phrase, other heads (e.g. prepositions, nouns) also tend to do so. Today, however, there is recognition in both the typological and generative literature...

Format:Hardcover

Language:English

ISBN:0199684359

ISBN13:9780199684359

Release Date:February 2014

Publisher:Oxford University Press, USA

Length:550 Pages

Weight:2.15 lbs.

Dimensions:1.6" x 6.5" x 9.3"

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