The syntax of Norwegian passive constructions / Tor A. Åfarli.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Åfarli, Tor A.

Series:

Linguistik aktuell ; 7.

Linguistik aktuell, 0166-0829 ; 7

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Norwegian language--Passive voice.

Norwegian language.

Norwegian language--Syntax.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (189 pages) : illustrations

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Amsterdam ; Philadelphia : John Benjamins Pub. Co., 1992.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This book provides an analysis of the passive phenomenon in general and of Norwegian passive constructions in particular. Related topics such as English passive constructions and Norwegian ergative constructions are also examined. The analysis is carried out within a Government and Binding framework. Chapter 1 contains a very brief introduction to GB syntax and a description of the passive phenomenon and its manifestation in Norwegian. The "orthodox analysis" of the passive as proposed in Chomsky's Lectures on Government and Binding is contrasted with the "new analysis"

Contents:

CONTENTS; Preface; Chapter 1: Introduction; Chapter 2: Theta-role Assignment in Passives; Chapter 3: Case Assignment in Passives; Chapter 4: A Comparative Analysis: Norwegian and English Passives; Chapter 5: Passivization and Ergative Verbs; Chapter 6: Organization of Grammar and Ergative and Passive Constructions; References; Subject Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [169]-174) and index.

ISBN:

90-272-8244-7

9786613234322

1-283-23432-7

OCLC:

745866937