Description
Proposes a novel theory of parts of speech, bringing together the latest research and discoveries.
About the Author
Phoevos Panagiotidis is Associate Professor of Linguistics in the Department of English Studies at the University of Cyprus.
Reviews
'A welcome reconsideration of the notion of lexical category from a syntactic-decomposition perspective. Panagiotidis draws together insights from a diverse array of frameworks to formulate his central hypothesis concerning the 'perspective-taking' contribution of (N) and (V) features at LF. His proposal has explanatory power in a number of domains, particularly in providing an intuitive rationale for the long-recognized requirement that lexical roots must be categorized in order to participate in a syntactic derivation. Other outstanding contributions include the idea that the notion of 'functional' reduces to 'bears uninterpretable categorial features', and a substantive characterization of what 'semi-lexical' really means. A very stimulating read.' Heidi Harley, University of Arizona
Book Information
ISBN 9781107038110
Author Phoevos Panagiotidis
Format Hardback
Page Count 224
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Weight(grams) 460g
Dimensions(mm) 235mm * 158mm * 17mm