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Hardback. In recent years, numerous important innovations in generative grammar have originated within the field of Germanic syntax. The 13 comparative studies in this volume aim to demonstrate how much the field has grown both in quantity and quality within the last decade. Editor(s): Haider, Hubert; Olsen, Susan; Vikner, Sten. Series: Studies in Natural Language and Linguistic Theory. Num Pages: 346 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 2ACG; CFA; CFK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 675.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 346
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792332800
- ISBN
- 9780792332800
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€ 256.28
€ 256.28
hardcover. This work provides a detailed treatment of the syntax of focusing particles in a cross-linguistic perspective. Although the theory is developed mainly on the basis of the head position in German, it can be used to explain constraints of Wh-in-situ in Bengali and other languages. Series: Studies in Natural Language and Linguistic Theory. Num Pages: 328 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 2ACG; 2BMB; CFA; CFK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 664.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Edition
- 1996th Edition
- Number of pages
- 328
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792337522
- ISBN
- 9780792337522
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€ 200.86
€ 200.86
Hardback. This work focuses on the relation between inflection and word formation, posing the following questions: What are the criteria for their demarcation?; in which ways do they interact?; and how is this distinction acquired by children? Editor(s): Booij, Geert; Marle, Jaap van. Series: Yearbook of Morphology. Num Pages: 189 pages, biography. BIC Classification: CFA; CFK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 297 x 210 x 12. Weight in Grams: 459.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 189
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792339847
- ISBN
- 9780792339847
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€ 131.54
€ 131.54
Hardback. This text discusses the phenomenon of Dutch - that the finite verb is fronted in main clauses but not in embedded clauses. It discusses theoretical issues in connection with the Minimalist Program, such as the relation between syntax and morphology and the nature of syntactic licensing. Series: Studies in Natural Language and Linguistic Theory. Num Pages: 320 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 2ACD; CFA; CJB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 642.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792342632
- ISBN
- 9780792342632
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€ 200.54
€ 200.54
Hardback. Employs language analysis as a medium through which we can perceive and analyze the way our mind functions. Series: Library of Rhetorics. Num Pages: 188 pages, biography. BIC Classification: CFA; CFG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 470.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 188
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792343561
- ISBN
- 9780792343561
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€ 131.66
€ 131.66
hardcover. Aims to explore the philosophical problems regarding the logical status of empty (singular) terms such as 'Pegasus', 'Batman', 'The impossible staircase departs in Escher's painting 'Ascending-Descending'+ etc, and regarding sentences which deny the existence of singled-out fictional entities. Series: Synthese Library. Num Pages: 260 pages, biography. BIC Classification: CFA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 550.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- 1997th Edition
- Number of pages
- 260
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792343882
- ISBN
- 9780792343882
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€ 199.15
€ 199.15
Hardback. Presents an analysis of Hobbes which takes language seriously. This work presents a reading of Hobbes's view of society at large, and political society in particular, through a comprehensive discussion based on, and intimately linked to, his philosophy of language. Series: Synthese Library. Num Pages: 212 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 2AB; CFA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 509.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 212
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792344254
- ISBN
- 9780792344254
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€ 132.14
€ 132.14
Hardback. Looks at the syntactic, semantic and computational aspects of scope. Here, the starting point is the often neglected fact that different types of quantifiers interact differently with each other and other operators. It develops arguments using Minimalist syntax, Generalized Quantify theory, Discourse Representation Theory, and algebraic semantics. Editor(s): Szabolcsi, Anna. Series: Studies in Linguistics and Philosophy. Num Pages: 496 pages, biography. BIC Classification: CFA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 26. Weight in Grams: 868.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 496
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792344469
- ISBN
- 9780792344469
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€ 252.28
€ 252.28
Paperback. This work is concerned with syntactic, semantic and computational aspects of scope. Its starting point is the well-known but often neglected fact that different types of quantifiers interact differently with each other and other operators. Editor(s): Szabolcsi, Anna. Series: Studies in Linguistics and Philosophy. Num Pages: 496 pages, biography. BIC Classification: CFA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 25. Weight in Grams: 1520.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1997
- Number of pages
- 496
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792344513
- ISBN
- 9780792344513
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€ 289.66
€ 289.66
hardcover. This volume focuses on the relationship between morphology and psycholinguistics. Basic questions such as the following are discussed. To what extent does the morphological structure of a word play a role in its perception and production? Editor(s): Booij, Geert; Marle, Jaap van. Series: Yearbook of Morphology. Num Pages: 260 pages, biography. BIC Classification: CFA; CFK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 297 x 210 x 15. Weight in Grams: 559.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- 1997th Edition
- Number of pages
- 260
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792345633
- ISBN
- 9780792345633
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€ 132.98
€ 132.98
Hardback. Constitutes the state of the art regarding gerundive entities, defended in meticulous detail. Here, the author's ontology features just facts, proposition, and events, carefully distinguished from each other. Series: Studies in Linguistics and Philosophy. Num Pages: 431 pages, biography. BIC Classification: CFA; CFG; CFK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 1730.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 431
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792345688
- ISBN
- 9780792345688
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€ 202.57
€ 202.57
Hardback. Offers a study of nominal expressions which covers central aspects of their syntax. This work examines the functional structure, offers a structural definition of syntactic nominalization, and draws the border line between the lexical nominalizing mechanism and its syntactic counterpart. Series: Studies in Natural Language and Linguistic Theory. Num Pages: 222 pages, biography. BIC Classification: CFA; CFK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 509.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 222
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792346081
- ISBN
- 9780792346081
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€ 132.26
€ 132.26
hardcover. Aims to give a theory of reference for the indexical 'I' and to explain what is involved in thinking about oneself. This work constitutes a critique of different solutions to the problem of how 'I' refers. It advances a positive account of 'I' and I-thoughts. It is intended for philosophers with an interest in theories of reference and meaning. Series: Synthese Library. Num Pages: 179 pages, biography. BIC Classification: CFA; HPK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 439.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Edition
- 1997th Edition
- Number of pages
- 179
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792347415
- ISBN
- 9780792347415
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€ 131.22
€ 131.22
The New Theory of Reference. Kripke, Marcus, and its Origins.
. Ed(S): Humphreys, Paul W.; Fetzer, James H.
Hardback. A collection of essays, which is the definitive version of a widely discussed debate over the origins of the New Theory of Reference. It is suitable for those acquainted with these influential ideas. Editor(s): Humphreys, Paul W.; Fetzer, James H. Series: Synthese Library. Num Pages: 290 pages, biography. BIC Classification: CFA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 1360.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 290
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792348986
- ISBN
- 9780792348986
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€ 200.14
€ 200.14
Hardback. Contains papers which cover intensional contexts, possible worlds, quasi-indicators, guise theory, property theory, Russell's substitutional theory of propositions, event theory, the adverbial theory of mental attitudes, existentialist ontology, and Plato's, Leibniz's, Kant's and Peirce's ontologies. Editor(s): Orilia, Francesco; Rapaport, William J. Series: Philosophical Studies Series. Num Pages: 415 pages, biography. BIC Classification: CFA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 23. Weight in Grams: 763.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 415
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792351979
- ISBN
- 9780792351979
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€ 202.25
€ 202.25
Topic Focus Articulation, Tripartite Structures and Semantic Content
Hajicova, Eva; Partee, Barbara B. H.; Sgall, ...
hardcover. This text explores the relationship between theories of topic-focus structure, principally as developed in the Prague School, and the tripartite structure approach to quantification and other focus-sensitive constructions which has emerged from work in formal semantics. Series: Studies in Linguistics and Philosophy. Num Pages: 227 pages, biography. BIC Classification: CFA; CFG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 504.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- 1998th Edition
- Number of pages
- 227
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792352891
- ISBN
- 9780792352891
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€ 132.14
€ 132.14
Hardback. Connecting some central topics in the philosophies of language, science and ontology, treating them within the framework of a single theory, this book argues that meaning in language is an outcome of the evolutionary development of forms of animal communication, and explains this process by naturalising the Locke-Grice approach. Series: Boston Studies in the Philosophy and History of Science. Num Pages: 264 pages, biography. BIC Classification: CFA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 553.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792353317
- ISBN
- 9780792353317
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€ 132.86
€ 132.86
Hardback. This work deals with a number of constructions in Mandarin Chinese which involve the main verb and the material following it, like the object NPs, resultative phrases, durative expressions and other elements. Series: Studies in Natural Language and Linguistic Theory. Num Pages: 233 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 2GDCM; CFA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 1180.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 233
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792354628
- ISBN
- 9780792354628
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€ 132.59
€ 132.59
Hardback. These papers canvas a variety of topics central to the current development of syntactic theory. These include new analyses of critic inversion constructions in French and critic doubling constructions drawn from Arabic. Editor(s): Johnson, Kyle; Roberts, Ian. Series: Studies in Natural Language and Linguistic Theory. Num Pages: 257 pages, biography. BIC Classification: CFA; CFK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 15. Weight in Grams: 553.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 257
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792354987
- ISBN
- 9780792354987
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Condition: New
€ 132.86
€ 132.86
Paperback. Editor(s): Johnson, Kyle; Roberts, Ian. Series: Studies in Natural Language and Linguistic Theory. Num Pages: 257 pages, biography. BIC Classification: CFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 240 x 160 x 14. Weight in Grams: 433.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1999
- Number of pages
- 257
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792355014
- ISBN
- 9780792355014
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 127.66
€ 127.66