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This comprehensive textbook by Continuum provides a balanced introduction to syntactic theory, helping students understand how diverse syntactic frameworks relate to and differ from each other. The author examines conflicting linguistic data to demonstrate why various theories exist and what they have in common, making complex concepts accessible. Coverage includes Transformational Generative Grammar, Relational Grammar, Word Grammar, Functional Grammar, and Optimality Theory, amongst others. By showing how each theory handles the same data differently, this approach equips students with the analytical tools to evaluate syntactic frameworks critically and understand the foundations of modern linguistic theory.

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Continuum's textbook covers major syntactic theories including Transformational Generative Grammar, Relational Grammar, Word Grammar, and Functional Grammar.

The author uses conflicting linguistic data to explain how syntactic theories relate to each other and where they fundamentally differ.

Optimality Theory and multiple other syntactic approaches are introduced alongside traditional frameworks for comprehensive theoretical coverage.

Designed for students seeking a balanced, accessible introduction to syntactic theory without requiring prior specialised knowledge.

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07 June 2006
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19 February 2007

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