The English Binomial Noun Phrase

ISBN-13: 9781108830959 / Twarda / 2023

Austria) ten Wolde Elnora (Universitat Graz

Opis

Taking a multi-theoretical approach, this book offers the first in-depth study of the function and development of evaluative of-binomials.

Recenzje

'The English Binomial Noun Phrase provides a comprehensive look at an often overlooked, yet important and complex aspect of the English language. This work will be a great resource for scholars and researchers.' Randi Reppen, Professor Emerita, Northern Arizona University

Spis treści

Figures; Tables; Acknowledgements; List of Abbreviations; 1. Introduction; 2. Of-binominal Classification; 3. From Prototypical N+PP to Pseudo-partitive; 4. The Evaluative Of-binominals; 5. Three Case Studies: Cake, Beast, and Hell; 6. Diachronic Evidence; 7. Premodification Evidence; 8. The EBNP Family: A Construction Grammar Analysis; 9. The EBNP Family: A Functional Discourse Grammar Analysis; 10. Discussion and Conclusions; 11. References.