| Studies in Ditransitive Constructions Contributor(s): Malchukov, Andrej (Editor), Haspelmath, Martin (Editor), Comrie, Bernard (Editor) |
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ISBN: 3110220369 ISBN-13: 9783110220360 Publisher: Walter de Gruyter OUR PRICE: $427.50 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: December 2010 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Language Arts & Disciplines | Linguistics - Syntax - Language Arts & Disciplines | Grammar & Punctuation |
| Dewey: 415.6 |
| Physical Information: 1.7" H x 7.2" W x 9.6" (3.13 lbs) 790 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This rich volume explores the cross-linguistic variation in ditransitive constructions, syntactic patterns of 'give'-like verbs taking Agent, Theme and Recipient arguments. The volume includes a typological overview of ditransitive constructions, the editors' questionnaire, as well as 23 in-depth studies of ditransitive constructions in languages from all over the world, written by leading experts. |