Thematic Relations and Relational Grammar

<p>First Published in 1994. This study explores a new approach to the design of a relational theory of grammar based on an inquiry into the nature of the relation between grammatical relations (GRs) such as subject and direct object and thematic relations (ORs) such as agent, theme, experiencer, and instrument.</p> <p>Preface Chapter 1 Goals and Issues Chapter 2 Thematic Relations in Relational Networks Chapter 3 Alternative Initialization vs. Revaluation Toward a Constrained Theory of Revaluation Chapter 5 Concluding Remarks</p>