Minimalist Syntax: Exploring the Structure of English (Cambridge Textbooks in Linguistics) - Softcover

Radford, Andrew

Softcover

ISBN 10: 052154274X ISBN 13: 9780521542746

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2004

Synopsis

Andrew Radford's latest textbook provides a concise, accessible introduction to current work in syntactic theory, drawing on the key concepts of Chomsky's Minimalist Program. Assuming little or no prior knowledge of syntactic theory, Radford leads students through a diverse range of topics in English syntax. Each chapter contains a workbook section, in which students are encouraged to make their own analysis of English phrases and sentences through exercises, model answers, and "helpful hints". There is also an extensive glossary of terms.

About this title

Book Description:

Andrew Radford's latest textbook, Minimalist Syntax and the Syntax of English, provides a concise, clear, and accessible introduction to current work in syntactic theory, drawing on the key concepts of Chomsky's Minimalist Programme. Assuming little or no prior knowledge of syntactic theory, Radford takes students through a diverse range of topics in English syntax. Each chapter contains a workbook section, in which students are encouraged to make their own analyses of English phrases and sentences through exercises, model answers, and 'helpful hints'. There is also an extensive glossary of terms.

About the Author:

Andrew Radford is Professor of Linguistics at the University of Essex.

About this edition

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 052154274X
• ISBN 13: 9780521542746
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 528