Preface 1. What is Syntax? 2. Linear Order 3. Selection 4.
Categories 5. Syntax, meaning and sound form 6. Variation and
change 7. Explaining syntax
Glossary
Dr Edith A. Moravcsik is Professor of Foreign Language and Linguistics at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
This book, which contains a rich coverage of the various syntactic
theories and how they accommodate conflicts, presents a substantial
contribution to an understanding of the differences as well as the
shared goals among these theories. In sum, An introduction to
syntactic theory is highly recommended as a valuable resource for
anyone learning or teaching syntax.
*Language: The Journal of the Linguistic Society of America*
'Unlike most syntax textbooks, this one approaches the
technicalities via a broad consideration of explanation illustrated
from everyday life. The 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.
*Blurb from reviewer*
[The] book is incredibly well organized, obviously the product of a
very tidy mind. Each chapter opens with a chart of the numbered
content and its pagination, in slightly greater detail than the
listing of chapter contents in the introductory material. Then,
before the chapter begins, there is an ingenious and intriguing
quote that is fundamentally relevant to what is to come ([the] book
is worth browsing just to digest these quotes!). Each chapter also
ends with a relevant and welcome conclusion, followed by the notes
and some exercises for the students when used as a course book.
*The Canadian Journal of Linguistics*
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