Syntactic Argumentation and the Structure of English by Scott Soames (English) P

Description: Syntactic Argumentation and the Structure of English by Scott Soames, David M. Perlmutter Presents the major theoretical developments in generative syntax and the empirical arguments motivating them. This book focuses on syntactic argumentation. Beginning with the fundamentals of generative syntax, it proceeds by a series of gradually unfolding arguments to analyses of some of the most sophisticated proposals. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Syntactic Argumentation and the Structure of English (SASE) presents the major theoretical developments in generative syntax and the empirical arguments motivating them. Beautifully and lucidly written, it is an invaluable resource for working linguists as well as a pedagogical tool of unequaled depth and breadth. The chief focus of the book is syntactic argumentation. Beginning with the fundamentals of generative syntax, it proceeds by a series of gradually unfolding arguments to analyses of some of the most sophisticated proposals. It includes a wide variety of problems that guide the reader in constructing arguments deciding between alternative analyses of syntactic constructions and alternative theoretical formulations. Someone who has worked through the problems and arguments in this book will be able to apply the skills in argumentation it develops to novel issues in syntax. While teaching syntactic argumentation, SASE covers the major empirical results of generative syntax. Its contents include: 1) Transformations in single-clause sentences2) Complementation and multi-clause transformations3) Universal principles governing rule interaction: the cycle and strict cyclicity4) Movement rules5) Rosss constraints6) Pronominal reference and anaphora SASE is an important book for several different audiences:1) For students, it is an introduction to syntax that teaches argumentation as well as a wide range of empirical results in the field. 2) For linguists, it is a sourcebook of classical analyses and arguments, with some new arguments bearing on classical issues. 3) For scholars, teachers, and students in related fields, it is a comprehensive guide to the major empirical and theoretical developments in generative syntax. SASE contains enough material for a two-semester or three-quarler sequence in syntax. Because it assumes no previous background, it can be used as the main text in an introduction to syntax. Since it covers a wide range of material not available in other texts, it is also suitable for intermediate and advanced syntax courses and as a supplementary source in more specialized courses and courses in other disciplines. A storehouse of classical and original arguments, SASE will prove to be of lasting value to the teacher, the student, and researchers in both linguistics and related fields. Author Biography Scott Soames is Professor of Philosophy (specializing in philosophy of language and linguistics), Yale University. David M. Perlmutler is Professor of Linguistics, University of California, San Diego. Details ISBN0520038339 Author David M. Perlmutter Pages 618 Publisher University of California Press Language English ISBN-10 0520038339 ISBN-13 9780520038332 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 415 Imprint University of California Press Place of Publication Berkerley Country of Publication United States Illustrations illustrations Residence NJ, US Short Title SYNTACTIC ARGUMENTATION & THE DOI 10.1604/9780520038332 UK Release Date 1979-07-25 Year 1979 Publication Date 1979-07-25 AU Release Date 1979-07-25 NZ Release Date 1979-07-25 US Release Date 1979-07-25 Audience Undergraduate We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:159408554;

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