Wiley-Blackwell An Introduction to Syntactic Analysis and Theory

An Introduction to Syntactic Analysis and Theory offers beginning students a comprehensive overview of and introduction to our current understanding of the rules and principles that govern the syntax of natural languages.Includes numerous pedagogical features such as ‘practice’ boxes and sidebars, designed to facilitate understanding of both the ‘hows’ and the ‘whys’ of sentence structureGuides readers through syntactic and morphological structures in a progressive mannerTakes the mystery out of one of the most crucial aspects of the workings of language – the principles and processes behind the structure of sentencesIdeal for students with minimal knowledge of current syntactic research, it progresses in theoretical difficulty from basic ideas and theories to more complex and advanced, up to date concepts in syntactic theory Review All in all, therefore, this book should be recommended to students looking for a clear introduction to generative syntax, as well as to anyone interested in language structure. The exercises can also make it a good handbook to use as a complement to a course on syntax. (Cercles, 1 June 2014) Review “Three outstanding linguists have combined forces to give us an exceptionally clear step-by-step empirically rich and exercise-rich introduction to the question of how to scientifically study human language morphology and syntax.” Richard S. Kayne, New York University"This is the most thorough and sophisticated introduction to syntax and morphology that I have seen. The authors present the most solid results of the research of the last fifty years, as well as the arguments and the scientific methodology that have been instrumental in achieving them: a unique feature of this introduction, which brings the reader to a very deep level of understanding without assuming any prior knowledge." Guglielmo Cinque, Ca' Foscari University“This terrific textbook presents in depth analyses of linguistic phenomena accompanied by wonderfully crafted problem sets and very useful conceptual comments on the connection between the study of language and other areas of scientific inquiry.” Danny Fox, Massachusetts Institute of Technology  From the Inside Flap Over the past several decades, our knowledge of language and sentence structure has increased at a pace unparalleled in the history of linguistics. An Introduction to Syntactic Analysis and Theory provides a general introduction to our current understanding of the rules and principles that govern the syntax of natural languages.Accessible to those with minimal knowledge of current syntactic research, it guides readers through syntactic and morphological structures in a progressive manner. To facilitate comprehension of basic principles and theories, useful ‘Practice’ boxes are included throughout the text, with more advanced concepts in syntactic theory also highlighted throughout. Comprehensive and authoritative, thisintroduction to syntactic theory takes the mystery out of one of the most crucial aspects of the workings of language – the principles and processes behind the structure of sentences. Additional resources are available online at www.wiley.com/go/syntacticanalysis From the Back Cover Over the past several decades, our knowledge of language and sentence structure has increased at a pace unparalleled in the history of linguistics. An Introduction to Syntactic Analysis and Theory provides a general introduction to our current understanding of the rules and principles that govern the syntax of natural languages.Accessible to those with minimal knowledge of current syntactic research, it guides readers through syntactic and morphological structures in a progressive manner. To facilitate comprehension of basic principles and theories, useful ‘Practice’ boxes are included throughout the text, with more advanced concepts in syntactic theory also highlighted throughout. Comprehensive and authoritative,