Studies in Ditransitive Constructions
：A Comparative Handbook
Publication subTitle ：A Comparative Handbook
Author： Andrej Malchukov Martin Haspelmath Bernard Comrie
Publisher： De Gruyter Mouton
Publication year： 2010
E-ISBN: 9783110220377
P-ISBN(Paperback): 9783110220360
Subject：
Keyword： Language Typology Functional Grammar Syntax
Language： ENG
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Description
This rich volume explores the cross-linguistic variation in ditransitive constructions, syntactic patterns of 'give'-like verbs taking Agent, Theme and Recipient arguments. The volume includes a typological overview of ditransitive constructions, the editors' questionnaire, as well as 23 in-depth studies of ditransitive constructions in languages from all over the world, written by leading experts.
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