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Beginning Syntax An Introduction to Syntactic Analysis

Authors

Ian Roberts
, University of Cambridge
Published 2023

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A coherent introduction to generative syntax by a leader in the field, this textbook leads students through the theory from the very beginning, assuming no prior knowledge. Introducing the central concepts in a systematic and engaging way, it covers the goals of generative grammar, tacit native-speaker knowledge, categories and constituents, phrase structure, movement, binding, syntax beyond English, and the architecture of grammar. The theory is built slowly, showing in a step-by-step fashion how different versions of generative theory relate to…

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  • An introduction to generative syntax that requires no previous knowledge, but takes students from the basics to advanced theory in easy stages
  • End of chapter exercises, discussion questions and annotated further reading lists
  • The first in a three volume series covering all of the essential elements of syntax

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