The Syntax of Norwegian Passive Constructions.

The Syntax of Norwegian Passive Constructions.

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...

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Main Author: Åfarlí, Tor A.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Amsterdam/Philadelphia : John Benjamins Pub. Co., 1992.
Subjects:
Norwegian language > Passive voice.
Norwegian language > Syntax.
Norwegian language > Passive voice
Norwegian language > Syntax
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Table of 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

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