Understanding Syntax (Understanding Language) - Hardcover

Tallerman, Maggie

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0340700009 ISBN 13: 9780340700006

Publisher: Routledge, 1998

Synopsis

This text provides a complete introduction to the syntax of human languages. Assuming no prior knowledge of linguistics, the book discusses and illustrates all of the major terms and concepts essential to the study of sentence structure. While drawing initial illustrations primarily from English, the book presents extensive additional materiaL from several dozen other languages. Written in an accessible style with many examples and interactive exercises, this book is the perfect choice for anyone approaching this subject for the first time.

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Review:

'Tallerman's strongly comparative approach to introducing the basic concepts of syntax has materialised in a very readable and interesting book...Understanding Syntax is an absolute pleasure to read, thanks to its casual, down-to-earth style. It is user-friendly and accessible, and takes its readers seriously'

Glot International

'Tallerman's Understanding Syntax, now in its third, revised, expanded and
improved edition, is ...a very accessible, step-by-step introduction to the scientific
study of syntax, which not only presents the major concepts and categories
associated with this branch of linguistics but also addresses some more advanced
issues...'
LINGUIST List (23.1781)

Synopsis:

An introduction to the main categories, constructions, terminology and problems associated with syntax, providing a basis from which students can proceed to more advanced work. It also teaches the reader how to read non-English examples by studying interlinear glosses.

About this edition

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 1998
• ISBN 10: 0340700009
• ISBN 13: 9780340700006
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 256