Theoretical comparative syntax : studies in macroparameters / / Naoki Fukui.
Collected for the first time in a single volume, these essays and articles by Naoki Fukui form an outline of some of the most significant and formative contributions to syntactic theory. Focusing particularly on the typological differences between English/type language and Japanese/type languages, F...
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| Superior document: | Routledge Leading Linguists |
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| Year of Publication: | 2006 |
| Edition: | 1st edition |
| Language: | English |
| Series: | Routledge Leading Linguists
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (433 p.) |
| Notes: | Description based upon print version of record. |
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| Summary: | Collected for the first time in a single volume, these essays and articles by Naoki Fukui form an outline of some of the most significant and formative contributions to syntactic theory. Focusing particularly on the typological differences between English/type language and Japanese/type languages, Fukui examines the abstract parameters that both link and divide them. Linguistic universals are considered in the light of cross-linguistic variation and typological (parametric) differences are investigated from the viewpoint of universal principles.The book's main focus is the nature and |
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| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 1134326661 128040020X 9786610400201 0203479173 |
| Hierarchical level: | Monograph |
| Statement of Responsibility: | Naoki Fukui. |