Title: Complex Predicates in Oceanic Languages (Empirical Approaches to Languagge Typology) (German and English Edition)
Publisher: De Gruyter Mouton
Publication Date: 2004
Language: English
ISBN 10: 3110181886
ISBN 13: 9783110181883
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: New

About this title

Synopsis

Serial verbs and complex predicates have a long history of research, yet there is comparatively little documentation on Oceanic languages. This volume presents new data for further typological studies.

While previous research on serial verbs in Oceanic languages was mostly devoted to "core" serial constructions (with non-contiguous sV(o)sV(o) nuclei), this volume contributes a more detailed investigation of the "nuclear" type of complex predicates involving contiguous sVV(o) nuclei. Complex predicates of the form VV may correspond to two different syntactic structures, either co-ranking or hierarchized (head-modifier). Though the VV pattern does evidence a tendency towards structural compression, often entailing the fusion of the argument structures of two or more nuclei, yet it cannot be reduced to cases of co-lexicalization, compounding or grammaticalization.

The data also show the "nuclear" type to be compatible with all types of basic word orders (VSO, VOS, SVO, SOV), with no evidence that this results from any word order change. This challenges the claim that "nuclear" serialization correlates with verb-final order, and "core" serialization with verb-medial order.

About the Author

Isabelle Bril and Fran�oise Ozanne-Rivierre are Researchers at the LACITO-CNRS in Villejuif, France.

"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

Store Description

Visit Seller's Storefront

Seller's business information

Nauka Japan LLC
1-34, Chiyoda-ku, TOKYO, 1010051, Japan

Sale & Shipping Terms

Terms of Sale

We guarantee the condition of every book as it's described on the Abebooks web sites. If you're dissatisfied with your purchase (Incorrect Book/Not as Described/Damaged) or if the order hasn't arrived, you're eligible for a refund within 30 days of the estimated delivery date. If you've changed your mind about a book that you've ordered, please use the Ask bookseller a question link to contact us and we'll respond within 2 business days.

Shipping Terms

Shipping rates from Japan to U.S.A.

Shipping rates from Japan to U.S.A.
Order quantity	20 to 45 business days	8 to 14 business days
First item	US$ 15.00	US$ 25.00

Delivery times are set by sellers and vary by carrier and location. Orders passing through Customs may face delays and buyers are responsible for any associated duties or fees. Sellers may contact you regarding additional charges to cover any increased costs to ship your items.