Understanding Minimalism

Minimalist models of grammar are developed logically in this volume and the ways in which they contrast with GB analysis are clearly explained. Spanning a decade of minimalist thinking, the textbook will enable students to better understand the questions and problems that minimalism invites, and to master the techniques of minimalist analysis. Over 100 exercises are provided, encouraging students to put their new skills into practice. The book will be an invaluable text for intermediate and advanced students of syntactic theory, as well as a solid foundation for further study and research within Chomsky's minimalist framework.

A clear introduction to the principles and techniques of the Minimalist Program in generative syntax.

Norbert Hornstein is Professor of Linguistics at the University of Maryland.

Jairo Nuñes is Associate Professor of Linguistics at the Universidade de São Paulo, Brazil.

Kleanthes Grohmann is Associate Professor of Linguistics at the University of Cyprus.