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This text discusses the phenomenon of Dutch, present in many Germanic languages, that the finite verb is fronted in main clauses but not in embedded clauses. The theoretical framework adopted is the so-called Minimalist Program of Chomsky (1995), the latest developmental stage of generative grammar. Taking issue with previous analyses, the author argues that phrase structure in Dutch is uniformly head initial, and that the finite verb moves to different positions in subject initial main clauses and in inversion constructions. The book contains discussion of theoretical issues in connection with the Minimalist Program, such as the relation between syntax and morphology, the nature of syntactic licensing, and the structure of the functional domain. At the same time, it offers a survey of the properties of Dutch syntax, a discussion of previous analyses of Dutch syntax and material from dialects of Dutch and other Germanic languages.

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Author:   J.-W. Zwart
Publisher:   Springer
Imprint:   Springer
Edition:   1997 ed.
Volume:   39
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 1.90cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   1.420kg
ISBN:  

9780792342632

ISBN 10:   0792342631
Pages:   320
Publication Date:   30 November 1996
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

I Introduction.- 1. Where Languages Differ.- 2. The Minimalist Program (Chomsky 1993).- II Introduction to the Syntax of Dutch.- 1. Phenomena of Dutch Syntax.- 2. Previous Treatments within Generative Grammar.- 3. Problems of the Traditional Analysis.- 4. A Minimalist Approach to Dutch Syntax.- III Dutch as an Svo Language.- 1. Typological Arguments.- 2. Scrambling in Dutch.- 3. Predicate Raising in Dutch.- 4. Conclusion.- IV The Position of the Functional Heads in Dutch.- 1. Determiner, Complementizer, Infinitival Marker.- 2. Clitics in Dutch.- 3. Complementizer Agreement and Double Agreement.- 4. Conclusion.- V Feature Movement and the Relation Between Syntax and Morphology.- 1. Introduction.- 2. Words.- 3. Phrase Structure, Movement, and Feature Checking.- 4. Conclusion.- VI The Verb Movement Asymmetry in Dutch.- 1. Introduction.- 2. Embedded Clauses.- 3. Subject Initial Main Clauses.- 4. V-to-C Movement.- 5. Some Further Issues.- 6. Conclusion.- VII Inversion in Dutch.- 1. Topicalization and Wh-Movement.- 2. Complementizer Agreement and Double Agreement.- 3. Clitic Placement.- 4. Conclusion.- VIII Conclusion.- References.- Indices.

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'Jan-Wouter Zwart's new study is an impressive contribution to Dutch and general linguistics, with many original ideas and surprising and provocative conclusions. His arguments and results merit careful thought, and are sure to be influential.' Noam Chomsky, MIT

Jan-Wouter Zwart's new study is an impressive contribution to Dutch and general linguistics, with many original ideas and surprising and provocative conclusions. His arguments and results merit careful thought, and are sure to be influential.' Noam Chomsky, MIT

'Jan-Wouter Zwart's new study is an impressive contribution to Dutch and general linguistics, with many original ideas and surprising and provocative conclusions. His arguments and results merit careful thought, and are sure to be influential.' Noam Chomsky, MIT

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