20.1669, Books: Semantics/Syntax/Ling Theories: Miller

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Title: Semantics and Syntax 
Subtitle: Parallels and Connections 
Series Title: Cambridge Studies in Linguistics 41  

Publication Year: 2009 
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
	   http://us.cambridge.org
	
Author: J. Miller

Paperback: ISBN:  9780521108294 Pages:  Price: U.K. £ 18.99
Paperback: ISBN:  9780521108294 Pages:  Price: U.S. $ 34.99


Abstract:

This book is concerned with the relationship between semantics and surface
structure and in particular with the way in which each is mapped into the
other. Jim Miller argues that semantic and syntactic structure require
different representations and that semantic structure is far more complex
than many analysts realise. He argues further that semantic structure
should be based on notions of location and movement. The need for a
semantic component of greater complexity is demonstrated by an examination
of prepositions, particles, adverbs and verb-prefixes, and is shown to
accord with cross-language and historical facts. The volume goes on to
consider the sort of rules that are required to map semantic structures
onto syntax. Semantics and Syntax tackles fundamental issues and draws
together many of the key concepts of traditional grammar and formal
linguistics. The general framework for handling syntax, semantics and
morphology that it outlines is perhaps a controversial one, but it will be
recognized as challenging and original. 



Preface; 
Part I. On morphology and syntax; 
Part II. Prepositions, particles, prefixes and adverbs: a semantic analysis; 
Part III. Localism: a theory of semantic structure; 
Part IV. GET; 
Part V. On the connections between semantics and syntax; 
Notes; 
References; 
Index. 


Linguistic Field(s): Linguistic Theories
                     Semantics
                     Syntax


Written In: English  (eng)
	
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