UID:
almafu_9959235957302883
Format:
ix, 295 p. :
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ill.
Edition:
1st ed.
ISBN:
3-11-089042-9
Series Statement:
Studies in generative grammar ; 81
Content:
Covering linguistic research on empty categories over more than three decades, this monograph presents the result of an in-depth syntactic and focus-theoretical investigation of ellipsis in generative grammar. The phenomenon of ellipsis most generally refers to the omission of linguistic material, structure and sound. The central aim of this book is to explain on the basis of linguistic theorizing of how it is possible that we understand more than we actually hear. The answer developed throughout this book is that ellipsis is an interface phenomenon which can only be explained on the basis of the complex interaction between syntax, semantics and information structure. Scholars of grammar and cognitive scientists will profit from reading this book.
Note:
Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph
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Habilitation Universität Tübingen 2002.
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Front matter --
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Preface --
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Contents --
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Prologue --
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Chapter 1: Ellipsis and focus: An introduction --
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Chapter 2: Ellipsis at the interfaces: A proposal --
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Chapter 3: VP-anaphora and ellipsis of VP in English and German --
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Chapter 4: Gapping: A sideward movement account --
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Chapter 5: Conclusion and final remarks --
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Notes --
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References --
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Subject Index --
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Author Index
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Issued also in print.
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English
Additional Edition:
ISBN 3-11-018601-2
Language:
English
Subjects:
Comparative Studies. Non-European Languages/Literatures
DOI:
10.1515/9783110890426
