LINGUIST List 14.1782

Wed Jun 25 2003

Books: Syntax: Adger

Editor for this issue: Marisa Ferrara <marisalinguistlist.org>

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1. lynchw, Core Syntax: Adger

Title: Core Syntax
Subtitle: A Minimalist Approach

Publication Year: 2003
Publisher: Oxford University Press 
 http://www.oup-usa.org/, http://www.oup.co.uk		 
			
Book URL: http://www.oup.co.uk/best.textbooks/linguistics/
 
Author: David Adger, Queen Mary University of London 

Paperback: ISBN: 0199243700, Pages: 438, Price: �18.99
			
Abstract:

This is an introduction to the structure of sentences in human
languages. It assumes no prior knowledge of linguistic theory and
little of elementary grammar. It will suit students coming to
syntactic theory for the first time either as graduates or
undergraduates. It will also be useful for those in fields such as
computational science,artificial intelligence, or cognitive psychology
who need a sound knowledge of current syntactic theory.

Exercises are provided at key points through the book. The book may be
used as part of a course or for self-tuition. It offers a sound basis
for advanced work in linguistics and related fields.


KEY FEATURES

*Concise and accessible introduction to core syntax requiring no prior
knowledge of linguistic theory

*Provides a fully up to date theoretical framework for the study of
syntax within the Chomskyan Minimalist mode

*Emphasis on structure of syntactic arguments and on the interaction
between theory, analysis, and data clearly illustrates how syntactic
arguments are developed

Lingfield(s): Syntax

Written In: English (Language Code: ENG)


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