Preferred argument structure
John W. Du Bois
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Preferred argument structure
by John W. Du Bois, Lorraine Edith Kumpf, William J. Ashby
Published
2003
Publisher
John Benjamins Pub. Co.
Pages
458
ISBN-13
9789027296139
ISBN-10
9027296138
Description
Preferred Argument Structure offers a profound insight into the relationship between language use and grammatical structure. In his original publication on Preferred Argument Structure, Du Bois (1987) demonstrated the power of this perspective by using it to explain the origins of ergativity and ergative marking systems. Since this work, the general applicability of Preferred Argument Structure has been demonstrated in studies of language after language. In this collection, the authors move beyond verifying Preferred Argument Structure as a property of a given language. They use the methodolog.
Subjects
Syntactic structures
Beginning syntax
Elements of language and general grammar
Egyptian, Semitic and general grammar
Egyptian, Semitic and general grammar
English phonetics and phonology
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How many pages are in Preferred argument structure?
This edition of Preferred argument structure has approximately 458 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Preferred argument structure?
For most readers, Preferred argument structure typically takes between 9h 33m and 6h 22m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 114,500 words and common reading speeds.
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What is the word count of Preferred argument structure?
The estimated word count for Preferred argument structure is approximately 114,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
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Who is the author of Preferred argument structure?
Preferred argument structure was written by John W. Du Bois, Lorraine Edith Kumpf, William J. Ashby.
When was Preferred argument structure published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2003. The original work may have been published on a different date.