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Overview
The 3rd edition of Chomsky’s Universal Grammar introduces the reader to Noam Chomsky’s theory of language by setting the specifics of syntactic analysis in the framework of his general ideas.
- Updated and revised to include a broader range of issues and discussion topics
- Traces the development of Chomsky's thinking and of the Minimalist Program since 1995, providing a new picture of this current model of syntactic theory
- Introduces both the general concepts of the theory of Universal Grammar and the main areas of syntax such as X-bar theory, movement and government/binding theory
- Includes discussion topics, exercises, and suggestions for further readings in each chapter
Synopsis
The 3rd edition of Chomsky’s Universal Grammar introduces the reader to Noam Chomsky’s theory of language by setting the specifics of syntactic analysis in the framework of his general ideas.
- Updated and revised to include a broader range of issues and discussion topics
- Traces the development of Chomsky's thinking and of the Minimalist Program since 1995, providing a new picture of this current model of syntactic theory
- Introduces both the general concepts of the theory of Universal Grammar and the main areas of syntax such as X-bar theory, movement and government/binding theory
- Includes discussion topics, exercises, and suggestions for further readings in each chapter
Editorials
From the Publisher
"The authors have held to their promise of presenting a broad view to a broad spectrum of potential readers." (Acta Linguistica Hungarica. December 2008)
“Linguist, philosopher and political activist, Noam Chomsky, has spent six decades developing his theory of Universal Grammar, a concept now central to contemporary linguistics. The authors provide a cogent, accessible introduction that situates the still-evolving concept in the broader framework of Chomsky’s work.” (Times Higher Education Supplement