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Syntactic Theory: A Formal Introduction, 2nd Edition (Center for the Study of Language and Information - Lecture Notes)
Ivan A. Sag
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Paperback. Series: Center for the Study of Language and Information Publication Lecture Notes. Num Pages: 520 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: CFK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 250 x 178 x 34. Weight in Grams: 1106.
This second edition of "Syntactic Theory: A Formal Introduction" expands and improves upon a truly unique introductory syntax textbook. Like the first edition its focus is on the development of precisely formulated grammars whose empirical predictions can be directly tested. There is also considerable emphasis on the prediction and evaluation of grammatical hypotheses, as well as on integrating syntactic hypotheses with matters of semantic analysis. The book covers the core areas of English syntax from the last quarter century, including complementation, control, "raising constructions", passives, the auxiliary system, and the analysis of long distance dependency constructions. "Syntactic Theory's" step-by-step introduction ... Read more
This second edition of "Syntactic Theory: A Formal Introduction" expands and improves upon a truly unique introductory syntax textbook. Like the first edition its focus is on the development of precisely formulated grammars whose empirical predictions can be directly tested. There is also considerable emphasis on the prediction and evaluation of grammatical hypotheses, as well as on integrating syntactic hypotheses with matters of semantic analysis. The book covers the core areas of English syntax from the last quarter century, including complementation, control, "raising constructions", passives, the auxiliary system, and the analysis of long distance dependency constructions. "Syntactic Theory's" step-by-step introduction ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Center for the Study of Language and Inf
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Series
Center for the Study of Language and Information Publication Lecture Notes
Condition
New
Number of Pages
608
Place of Publication
Stanford, United States
ISBN
9781575864006
SKU
V9781575864006
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