An Introduction to Syntax

Moravcsik Edith A.

ISBN 10: 0826489451 / ISBN 13: 9780826489456

Published by Continuum International Publishing Group, 2006

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pp. 288.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: An Introduction to Syntax
• Publisher: Continuum International Publishing Group
• Publication Date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0826489451
• ISBN 13: 9780826489456
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

This comprehensive introduction to syntax explains the basic concepts of syntax, and how the structures which are in place for describing the world can also be applied to a description of language structure. Edith Moravcsik presents a detailed introduction to syntactic description, including linear order, selection, categories, meaning, sound form, variation and change. The final selection provides a summary which looks at how we can explain syntax. The book includes student-friendly features, such as chapter summaries, suggestions for further reading, exercises, and a glossary of terms.
This comprehensive introduction to syntax explains the basic concepts of syntax, and how the structures which are in place for describing the world can also be applied to a description of language structure. Edith Moravcsik presents a detailed introduction to syntactic description, including linear order, selection, categories, meaning, sound form, variation and change. The final selection provides a summary which looks at how we can explain syntax. The book includes student-friendly features, such as chapter summaries, suggestions for further reading, exercises, and a glossary of terms.

About the Author

Dr Edith A. Moravcsik is Professor of Foreign Language and Linguistics at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.