An Introduction to Syntax by Edith A Moravcsik

An Introduction to Syntax by Edith A Moravcsik

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Zusammenfassung

Presents the basic goals and tools of syntactic analysis. This book's framework is theory-neutral, presenting a scientific introduction to the field and to synchronic description. It examines variation and change, syntactic typology, language acquisition, and possible explanations from structural, evolutionary and functional perspectives.

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An Introduction to Syntax by Edith A Moravcsik

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.
"'Unlike most syntax textbooks, this one approaches the technicalities via a broad consideration of explanation illustrated from everyday lifeThe discussion presents the view of a leading scholar in the field, whose enthusiasm, wisdom and open-mindedness show through on every page. It draws from a wide range of languages and culminates in a splendid chapter about "the ultimate explanatory force for syntax: function.' Richard A. Hudson, Emeritus Professor, University College London."
Dr Edith A. Moravcsik is Professor of Linguistics at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
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ISBN 13 9780826489463
ISBN 10 082648946X
Titel An Introduction to Syntax
Autor Edith A Moravcsik
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Bindungsart Paperback
Verlag Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Erscheinungsjahr 2006-05-04
Seitenanzahl 288
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