Understanding Syntax (Understanding Language) - Hardcover

Tallerman, Maggie

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0340700009 ISBN 13: 9780340700006

Publisher: Hodder Education Publishers, 1998

Synopsis

The author introduces students to the main categories, constructions, terminology and problems associated with syntax, in order to provide a basis from which students can proceed to more advanced work using one or other of the major theories. By discussing basic concepts, students are given a thorough introduction to the subject, not usually found in other textbooks about syntax.

About this title

About the Author

Maggie Tallerman, Lecturer, Department of English, Durham University.

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)

Edition details

• Publisher: Hodder Education Publishers
• Publication date: 1998
• ISBN 10: 0340700009
• ISBN 13: 9780340700006
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 240