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Expression and Interpretation of Negation
Henriette de Swart
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Hardback. This study in cross-linguistic semantics deploys the framework of bi-directional Optimality Theory to develop a typology of the relationship between syntax and semantics in negation markers and negation indefinites. Series: Studies in Natural Language and Linguistic Theory. Num Pages: 279 pages, biography. BIC Classification: CFG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 1320.
t his book applies recently developed tools in strong and weak bidirectional op- mality theory (ot ) as well as an evolutionary modeling of ot in a bidirectional setting to the empirical domain of negation across a wide range of languages. I have long been intrigued by the patterns of semantic variation we find in natural l- guage, and negation has always been one of the topics I was fascinated by. In the past, I have proposed analyses of language-specific observations about not...until in English (de swart 1996), Dutch negative polarity items (n PIs) occurring outside the c-command domain of ... Read more
t his book applies recently developed tools in strong and weak bidirectional op- mality theory (ot ) as well as an evolutionary modeling of ot in a bidirectional setting to the empirical domain of negation across a wide range of languages. I have long been intrigued by the patterns of semantic variation we find in natural l- guage, and negation has always been one of the topics I was fascinated by. In the past, I have proposed analyses of language-specific observations about not...until in English (de swart 1996), Dutch negative polarity items (n PIs) occurring outside the c-command domain of ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Number of pages
279
Condition
New
Series
Studies in Natural Language and Linguistic Theory
Number of Pages
279
Place of Publication
Dordrecht, Netherlands
ISBN
9789048131617
SKU
V9789048131617
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