Juhani Rudanko Libri

The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the evolution of English complementation patterns over three centuries, focusing on key prepositions like to, in, at, on/upon, and with. Juhani Rudanko investigates their usage with various matrix verbs and adjectives, particularly the shifts in the infinitival pattern associated with "to." By comparing data from authoritative sources, including historical corpora and contemporary databases, he highlights changes from the eighteenth century to modern English, offering insights into linguistic development and usage trends.

Focusing on English predicate complementation, this book presents a detailed diachronic analysis spanning the past three centuries. It utilizes a unique combination of authoritative sources, including computer corpora and unpublished works, to explore the evolution of verb syntax. Through systematic categorization of predicates and examination of their alternations, the study highlights both changes and continuities in the language. This innovative approach establishes a new research field in English linguistics, providing valuable insights into its historical development.

Innovative textual analysis methods are developed and applied to both documentary and literary texts, offering fresh insights into their interpretation. The book examines a significant Bill of Rights debate, analyzing the argumentative styles of proponents and opponents. It also explores works by John Keats, William Shakespeare, and Theodore Dreiser through various linguistic and rhetorical approaches, including speech act theory and case role analysis. The findings suggest that these methods not only enhance understanding of the texts studied but also refine analytical techniques for future applications.

The book explores the evolution of English predicate complementation over the past three centuries, focusing on how nouns, adjectives, and verbs select complement clauses. A significant aspect is the analysis of the to -ing construction, such as in "He resorted to borrowing money," and its variation with to infinitives. The study argues that the to -ing pattern has been increasingly adopted. It draws on a diverse range of authoritative corpora, including the British National Corpus and the Corpus of Spoken American English, to support its findings.

Focusing on manipulative tactics in early Congressional debates, this book explores how language influences audiences through various informal fallacies. It emphasizes the role of covert intentions in manipulation and examines how different speakers utilize similar fallacies in their arguments. The authors investigate the conflict between politicians' goals and existing laws, presenting their findings in accessible language without jargon. This work is designed for readers interested in understanding political rhetoric and manipulation techniques.

Focusing on the evolution of American free speech, the author employs fallacy theory to analyze selected discourses and texts. By examining the nuances of argumentation, the book sheds light on how misconceptions and logical errors have shaped public discourse. This approach not only highlights the complexities of free speech but also encourages readers to critically engage with the foundational ideas that define this essential American tradition.

Focusing on the grammar of prepositional complementation patterns in English, the book explores sentential complements linked to the prepositions "from" and "to." It examines how transitive and intransitive verbs select these complements, providing a fresh perspective on their structure and function. Rudanko's analysis contributes to a deeper understanding of English grammar, making it a valuable resource for linguists and language enthusiasts alike.

Focusing on the syntax and semantics of prepositional complementation in contemporary English, this book explores patterns associated with the prepositions in, to, at, on, with, and of. Utilizing data from the Brown and LOB corpora, dictionaries, and native speaker intuitions, the author establishes taxonomies of matrix verbs, proposing that a limited number of core classes underlie their selection of complementation patterns. The work highlights the relationship between form and meaning, revealing how different complementation structures convey distinct semantic functions.

Focusing on James Madison's pivotal role in the debates surrounding freedom of speech from 1789 to 1801, the book reveals how Madison's proposed amendments became foundational to the Bill of Rights. Initially met with hostility from the Federalist majority, the author, Juhani Rudanko, analyzes Madison's strategic argumentation that ultimately swayed the House of Representatives to consider these crucial amendments. This exploration highlights the complexities of early American political discourse and the evolution of constitutional rights.

This book explores the grammar of to infinitives and gerundial -ing clauses, which is a central area at the interface of syntax and semantics, against the background of what has been called the Great Complement Shift. Over the course of six chapters, the author explores the semantic properties of constructions where the general spread of gerundial -ing clauses occurs at the expense of to infinitives. The author draws on large electronic corpora, ensuring that new perspectives are opened on the basis of authentic corpus evidence. He identifies trends of variation and change in the use of the two constructions and proposes The Choice Principle, an innovative perspective on the semantics of to infinitives and gerundial -ing complements. This book will be of interest to researchers and students working on English grammar or the recent history of English grammar.