Syntax: A Generative Introduction (Introducing Linguistics)

Carnie, Andrew

ISBN 10: 0631225447 / ISBN 13: 9780631225447

Published by Wiley-Blackwell, 2002

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Cover shows minor wear, rubbing, curled corners. Pages clean.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Syntax: A Generative Introduction (Introducing Linguistics)
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
• Publication Date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0631225447
• ISBN 13: 9780631225447
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

This book provides a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the major issues in syntactic theory, including phrase structure, the lexicon, case theory, movement, and locality conditions. Walks the student through complicated analyses, pointing out common mistakes and how to avoid them Includes extensive foreign language examples and exercises Contains exercises designed both to cement foundational knowledge and to take the student to the next level Accompanied by a supplementary website with sample problems, chapter summaries and relevant links: http://www.blackwellpublishing.com/carnie

About the Author

Andrew Carnie is Assistant Professor of Linguistics at the University of Arizona. He is co–moderator, with Helen Dry and Anthony Aristar, of the Linguist List, and is co–editor, with Eithne Guilfoyle, of The Syntax of Verb Initial Languages (2000).