Syntactic Theory and the Structure of English: A Minimalist

Syntactic Theory and the Structure of English: A Minimalist Approach (Cambridge Textbooks in Linguistics)
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A new textbook written for students with no background in syntax, which introduces them to key concepts of Chomsky's Minimalist program (e.g. merger and movement, checking, economy and greed, split VPs, agreement projections), as well as providing detailed analysis of the syntax of a range of different construction types. Illustrative material is mainly drawn from varieties of English (Belfast English, Shakespearean English, Jamaican Creole, etc.). There is a substantial glossary and extensive workbook section with helpful hints and model answers.
Country USA
Brand Cambridge University Press
Manufacturer Cambridge University Press
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber Illustrations
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780521477079
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Syntactic Theory and the Structure of English: A Minimalist Approach (Cambridge Textbooks in Linguistics)