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Anaphors in English and the Scope of Binding Theory
It has been widely assumed that a single generalization determines the possible antecedents of anaphors in English, although the expression of this generalization has not been agreed on. Accounts that have challenged the single-constraint approach also exist. An alternative account of anaphor bindin...
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Published in: | Linguistic inquiry 1992-04, Vol.23 (2), p.261-303 |
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Language: | English |
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Summary: | It has been widely assumed that a single generalization determines the possible antecedents of anaphors in English, although the expression of this generalization has not been agreed on. Accounts that have challenged the single-constraint approach also exist. An alternative account of anaphor binding is proposed that contains elements of each perspective. A distinction is made between anaphors that are subject to the grammatical constraint outlined as principle A, & those that are exempt. It is further claimed that principle A should be formulated in terms of relational & not configurational superiority. 69 References. B. Annesser Murray |
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ISSN: | 0024-3892 1530-9150 |