Marcel den Dikken, Relators and Linkers : The Syntax of Predication, Predicate Inversion, and Copulas (Linguistic Inquiry Monograph 47), Cambridge, Mass: MIT Press, 2006. xi+351pp (original) (raw)

In "Relators and Linkers", Marcel den Dikken explores the syntax of predication, arguing for a configurational and nondirectional approach that integrates a multifunctional relator head. This analysis captures data from an extensive array of languages and dialects, contributing to the understanding of predication structures at both clausal and nominal levels. The book presents a cohesive account supported by comprehensive empirical evidence, highlighting historical perspectives that enrich its clarity and depth.