Elements of Control: Structure and Meaning in Infinitival Constructions by Idan

Description: Elements of Control by Idan Landau This work offers an outlook on the derivation and interpretation of control constructions. From data and observations, it argues that obligatory control comes in two varieties: exhaustive or partial control, the latter obtaining when PRO properly includes the controller. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This work offers an outlook on the derivation and interpretation of control constructions. From data and observations, it argues that obligatory control comes in two varieties: exhaustive or partial control, the latter obtaining when PRO properly includes the controller. This distinction, arguably universal, is tightly linked to the tense specification of the infinitive. Non-obligatory control, on the other hand, is structurally conditioned, obtaining only in VP-external infinitives. A detailed investigation of how control interacts with super-equi constructions and psychological predicates sheds new light on issues such as extraposition, argument structure, and semantic selection. This book clears up some common misconceptions about the nature of control, as well as sharpening the empirical challenges that face any comprehensive theory in this domain. Regardless of theoretical framework, scholars of syntax and semantics interested in these topics, should find this book a major contribution to the field. Author Biography Idan Landau is Associate Professor of Linguistics at Ben-Gurion University. Table of Contents Acknowledgments. 1. Introduction. 2. Exhaustive and Partial Control. 3. Obligatory and Non-Obligatory Control. 4. Control and Predication. 5. Implicit Control and Control Shift. References. Index. Details ISBN0792366204 Author Idan Landau Series Studies in Natural Language and Linguistic Theory Language English ISBN-10 0792366204 ISBN-13 9780792366201 Media Book Format Hardcover DEWEY 415 Imprint Kluwer Academic Publishers Subtitle Structure and Meaning in Infinitival Constructions Place of Publication Dordrecht Illustrations references, index Short Title ELEMENTS OF CONTROL Country of Publication United States DOI 10.1023/b120365 AU Release Date 2000-11-30 NZ Release Date 2000-11-30 US Release Date 2000-11-30 UK Release Date 2000-11-30 Pages 224 Publisher Kluwer Academic Publishers Year 2000 Publication Date 2000-11-30 Series Number v. 51 Audience Undergraduate We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:131588659;

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