Complex predicates: cross-linguistic perspectives on event structure
Éditeur :
Cambridge University Press
ISBN :
9780521886673
Date de publication :
22 avr. 2010
Dimensions :
23,6 x 15,9 x 2,1 cm
Poids :
670 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
Among the world's languages, it is common to find simple and complex constructions with similar meanings such as 'wash' and 'give a wash'. This book provides provide a fresh perspective on the cross-linguistic properties of complex predicates, considering how additional words contribute to the overall meaning.