Complex predicates: cross-linguistic perspectives on event structure
Éditeur :
Cambridge University Press
ISBN :
9781107672512
Date de publication :
17 avr. 2014
Dimensions :
22,9 x 15,2 x 1,8 cm
Poids :
450 g
Format :
Trade paperback (US)
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.