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Semantics in Generative Grammar
Irene Heim
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Description for Semantics in Generative Grammar
Paperback. Offers an systematic introduction to semantics as applied to transformational grammars of the 'Government-Binding' model. This book covers the fundamental constructions with analyses, and also provides discussion of quantification, binding and anaphora, and ellipsis. It is intended for graduate level introductory courses in semantics. Series: Blackwell Textbooks in Linguistics S. Num Pages: 336 pages, 0. BIC Classification: CFG; CFK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 245 x 171 x 19. Weight in Grams: 548.
Written by two of the leading figures in the field, this is a lucid and systematic introduction to semantics as applied to transformational grammars of the 'Government-Binding' model. It covers the fundamental constructions thoroughly with analyses, but goes well beyond that core, providing extensive discussion of quantification, binding and anaphora, and ellipsis. With exercises and guides to further reading, the volume will be a key text for graduate level and advanced undergraduate introductory courses in semantics.
Written by two of the leading figures in the field, this is a lucid and systematic introduction to semantics as applied to transformational grammars of the 'Government-Binding' model. It covers the fundamental constructions thoroughly with analyses, but goes well beyond that core, providing extensive discussion of quantification, binding and anaphora, and ellipsis. With exercises and guides to further reading, the volume will be a key text for graduate level and advanced undergraduate introductory courses in semantics.
Product Details
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
336
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Series
Blackwell Textbooks in Linguistics S.
Condition
New
Weight
547g
Number of Pages
334
Place of Publication
Oxford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780631197133
SKU
V9780631197133
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99-11
About Irene Heim
Irene Heim is Professor of Linguistics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. She is the author of The Semantics of Definite and Indefinite Noun Phrases (1987) and, with Angelika Kratzer, is Founder and Editor of Natural Language Semantics. Angelika Kratzer is Professor of Linguistics at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and, with Irene Heim, is Founder and ... Read more
Reviews for Semantics in Generative Grammar
The reader gets the immediate impression that they are being invited to contribute to real work, which is inspiring. The style is easy to read and the exposition of many difficult and confusing topics is very clear. Semantics in Generative Grammer is really an advanced introduction, and is a good example of how advanced-level texts should be organized...essential reading ... Read more