Items related to Understanding Syntax (Understanding Language)
Synopsis
Assuming no prior knowledge, Understanding Syntax illustrates the major concepts, categories and terminology associated with the study of cross-linguistic syntax. A theory-neutral and descriptive viewpoint is taken throughout. Starting with an overview of what syntax is, the book moves on to an explanation of word classes (such as noun, verb, adjective) and then to a discussion of sentence structure in the world’s languages. Grammatical constructions and relationships between words in a clause are explained and thoroughly illustrated, including grammatical relations such as subject and object; function-changing processes such as the passive and antipassive; case and agreement processes, including both ergative and accusative alignments; verb serialization; head-marking and dependent-marking grammars; configurational and non-configurational languages; questions and relative clauses. The final chapter explains and illustrates the principles involved in writing a brief syntactic sketch of a language, enabling the reader to construct a grammatical sketch of a language known to them. Data from approximately 100 languages appears in the text, with languages representing widely differing geographical areas and distinct language families. The book will be essential for courses in cross-linguistic syntax, language typology, and linguistic fieldwork, as well as for basic syntactic description.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author
Maggie Tallerman is Professor of Linguistics at Newcastle University, UK.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
Buy New
View this item
£ 28.42
£ 22.32 shipping from U.S.A. to United Kingdom
Destination, rates & speeds
Search results for Understanding Syntax (Understanding Language)
Stock Image
Understanding Syntax
Seller: Better World Books Ltd, Dunfermline, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. 4th Edition. Ships from the UK. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Seller Inventory # 39049651-6
Quantity: 1 available
Seller Image
Understanding Syntax (Understanding Language)
Seller: WeBuyBooks, Rossendale, LANCS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Very Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # wbs3952484381
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Understanding Language: Understanding Syntax
Seller: Anybook.com, Lincoln, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,650grams, ISBN:9780415746984. Seller Inventory # 5754478
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Understanding Syntax (Understanding Language)
Seller: PAPER CAVALIER UK, London, United Kingdom
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Condition: very good. Gently used. May include previous owner's signature or bookplate on the front endpaper, sticker on back and/or remainder mark on text block. Seller Inventory # 9780415746984-3
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Understanding Syntax Understan
Seller: SecondSale, Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Seller Inventory # 00087794219
Quantity: 2 available
Stock Image
Understanding Syntax (Understanding Language)
Seller: Toscana Books, AUSTIN, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: new. Excellent Condition.Excels in customer satisfaction, prompt replies, and quality checks. Seller Inventory # Scanned0415746981
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Understanding Syntax (Understanding Language)
Seller: Campus Bookstore, Denton, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
paperback. Condition: Good. May contain highlighting/underlining/notes/etc. May have used stickers on cover. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed to be included with used books. Ships same or next day. Expedited shipping: 3-5 business days, Standard shipping: 4-14 business days. Seller Inventory # mon0000162422
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Understanding Syntax (Understanding Language)
Seller: Campus Bookstore, Denton, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
paperback. Condition: Acceptable. Rough shape. Contains water or spine damage. May contain highlighting/underlining/notes/etc. May have used stickers on cover. Still a usable copy. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed to be included with used books. Ships same or next day. Expedited shipping: 3-5 business days, Standard shipping: 4-14 business days. Seller Inventory # mon0000173571
Quantity: 1 available
Seller Image
Understanding Syntax (Understanding Language)
Seller: Zoom Books East, Glendale Heights, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: very_good. Book is in very good condition and may include minimal underlining highlighting. The book can also include "From the library of" labels. May not contain miscellaneous items toys, dvds, etc. . We offer 100% money back guarantee and 24 7 customer service. Seller Inventory # ZEV.0415746981.VG
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Understanding Syntax
Seller: Revaluation Books, Exeter, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 4th revised edition. 320 pages. 9.00x6.00x0.75 inches. In Stock. Seller Inventory # 0415746981
Quantity: 1 available