Argument Realization by Beth Levin (English) Paperback Book

Description: Argument Realization by Beth Levin, Malka Rappaport Hovav The relationship between verbs and their arguments is a widely debated topic in linguistics. This comprehensive 2005 survey explores this important research area, discussing theories of how a verbs semantics can determine the morphosyntactic realization of its arguments. It will be invaluable to those working in syntax, semantics, and related fields. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The relationship between verbs and their arguments is a widely debated topic in linguistics. This comprehensive survey provides an up-to-date overview of this important area of research, exploring current theories of how a verbs semantics can determine the morphosyntactic realization of its arguments. Assuming a close connection between verb meaning and syntactic structure, it provides a bridge between lexical-semantic and syntactic research, synthesizing the results of work from a range of linguistic subdisciplines and in a variety of theoretical frameworks. The first part surveys leading theories about event structure and conceptualization, the second part focusing on the mapping from lexical semantics to morphosyntax. The thematic hierarchy is discussed in detail, and the final chapter reviews treatments of multiple argument realization. With useful bibliographic references and clear definitions of relevant terms, this book will be invaluable to students and researchers in syntax and semantics, as well as those in related fields. Author Biography Beth Levin is William H. Bonsall Professor in the Humanities at the Department of Linguistics, Stanford University. Malka Rappaport Hovav is Professor in the Department of English, the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Table of Contents Introduction; 1. Challenges for theories of argument realization; 2. Semantic role lists; 3. Current approaches to lexical semantic representation; 4. Three conceptualizations of events; 5. The mapping from lexical semantics to syntax; 6. Thematic hierarchies in argument realization; 7. Multiple argument realization; 8. Postscript. Promotional This 2005 book surveys theories about the relationship between verbs and their arguments, an important research topic in linguistics. Long Description The relationship between verbs and their arguments is a widely debated topic in linguistics. This comprehensive survey provides an up-to-date overview of this important area of research, exploring current theories of how a verbs semantics can determine the morphosyntactic realization of its arguments. Assuming a close connection between verb meaning and syntactic structure, it provides a bridge between lexical-semantic and syntactic research, synthesizing the results of work from a range of linguistic subdisciplines and in a variety of theoretical frameworks. The first part surveys leading theories about event structure and conceptualization, the second part focusing on the mapping from lexical semantics to morphosyntax. The thematic hierarchy is discussed in detail, and the final chapter reviews treatments of multiple argument realization. With useful bibliographic references and clear definitions of relevant terms, this book will be invaluable to students and researchers in syntax and semantics, as well as those in related fields. Promotional "Headline" This 2005 book surveys theories about the relationship between verbs and their arguments, an important research topic in linguistics. Description for Bookstore The relationship between verbs and their arguments is a widely debated topic in linguistics. This comprehensive 2005 survey explores this important research area, discussing theories of how a verbs semantics can determine the morphosyntactic realization of its arguments. It will be invaluable to those working in syntax, semantics, and related fields. Description for Library The relationship between verbs and their arguments is a widely debated topic in linguistics. This comprehensive 2005 survey explores this important research area, discussing theories of how a verbs semantics can determine the morphosyntactic realization of its arguments. It will be invaluable to those working in syntax, semantics, and related fields. Details ISBN0521663768 Author Malka Rappaport Hovav Short Title ARGUMENT REALIZATION Publisher Cambridge University Press Series Research Surveys in Linguistics Language English ISBN-10 0521663768 ISBN-13 9780521663762 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 415.6 Year 2005 Imprint Cambridge University Press Place of Publication Cambridge Country of Publication United Kingdom Affiliation Stanford University, California Edition 1st Birth 1955 Illustrations Worked examples or Exercises DOI 10.1604/9780521663762 UK Release Date 2005-06-20 AU Release Date 2005-06-20 NZ Release Date 2005-06-20 Pages 288 Publication Date 2005-06-20 Alternative 9780511610479 Audience Professional & Vocational 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:91372074;

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