Syntactic Theory: A Unified Approach

Syntactic theory is central to the study of language. This innovative book introduces the ideas which underlie most approaches to syntax and shows how they have been developed within two broad frameworks: principles and parameters theory and phrase structure grammar. While other texts either concentrate on one theory or treat them as totally separate, here both approaches are introduced together, highlighting the similarities as well as the differences.



Thoroughly updated in the light of major recent developments, this second edition includes expanded explanations of the main characteristics of the two theories, summaries of the main features, exercises reinforcing key points and suggestions for further investigation.

Author: Robert Borsley
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 04/02/1999
Pages: 288
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.02lbs
Size: 9.20h x 4.90w x 0.78d
ISBN: 9780340706107

About the Author
Robert Borsley is Professor of Linguistics at the University of Essex, UK.