9780521108294

Semantics and Syntax

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ISBN13: 9780521108294

Paperback|9780521108294


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This book is concerned with the relationship between semantics and surface structure and in particular with the way in which each is mapped into the other. Jim Miller argues that semantic and syntactic structure require different representations and that semantic structure is far more complex than many analysts realise. He argues further that semantic structure should be based on notions of location and movement. The need for a semantic component of greater complexity is demonstrated by an examination of prepositions, particles, adverbs and verb-prefixes, and is shown to accord with cross-language and historical facts. The volume goes on to consider the sort of rules that are required to map semantic structures onto syntax. Semantics and Syntax tackles fundamental issues and draws together many of the key concepts of traditional grammar and formal linguistics. The general framework for handling syntax, semantics and morphology that it outlines is perhaps a controversial one, but it will be recognized as challenging and original.

ISBN-13

9780521108294

ISBN-10

0521108292

Weight

0.95 Pounds

Dimensions

6.00 x 0.68 x 9.00 In

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$41.99

Edition

1st Edition

Format

Paperback

Language

English

Pages

272 pages

Publisher

Cambridge University Press

Published On

2009-04-09



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