Studies in Ditransitive Constructions: A Comparative Handbook

by Andrej L. Malchukov, Martin Haspelmath (Editor), Bernard Comrie (Editor)

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.

772 pages, Hardcover

First published October 15, 2010

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