
The Syntax and Semantics of the Nominal Construction
A Radically Minimalist Perspective
Diego Gabriel Krivochen(Author)
Peter Lang Verlag
Published on 23. July 2012
Book
Hardback
137 pages
978-3-631-62448-7 (ISBN)
Description
This book proposes a novel analysis of Nominal Construction from the syntax-semantics interface. It is based on the newly developed framework of Radical Minimalism, and provides both a concise introduction to this formal model and the application of the theory to real examples provided by native speakers. The theory, which makes use of mathematics, cognitive science, and physics combined with formal syntax, is explained in detail before entering the domain of the nominal construction where straightforward, clear analyses are provided for multiple interlinguistic phenomena. Even though mainly theoretical, the book has a strong empirical basis and enables the reader to continue the quest by applying the framework to phenomena of his interest.
More details
Series
Thesis
Masters degree thesis
Edition
New edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Berlin
Germany
Edition type
New edition
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 153 mm
Thickness: 11 mm
Weight
300 gr
ISBN-13
978-3-631-62448-7 (9783631624487)
DOI
10.3726/978-3-653-01858-5
Schweitzer Classification
Person
Diego Gabriel Krivochen is assistant lecturer and researcher at the University of Potsdam. His publications include several articles on Radical Minimalism, as well as co-authored papers and a book.
Content
Contents: An Introduction to Radical Minimalism - The Syntax and Semantics of the Nominal Construction - Russell's Theory of Definite Descriptions - Remarks on Categorization - Empirical Problems.