Introduction to Government and Binding Theory 2nd Edition

by Liliane Haegeman (Author)
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ISBN-13: 978-0631190677
ISBN-10: 0631190678
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Since its first publication in 1991 Liliane Haegeman's Introduction to Government and Binding Theory has become established as the most authoritative introduction to the Principles and Parameters approach to syntactic theory. This new edition has been extensively updated throughout. Major structural changes include new chapters on Functional Heads and Head Movement and on Relativized Minimality. Discussions of a number of topics missing from or not paid due attention in the first edition have been integrated or expanded, for example: the structure of small clauses (in chaprer 2), chain formation (in chapter 6), and reconstruction, multiple movement, wh-absorption, Full Interpretation, and expletive replacement (in chapter 9). The copious exercises have been revised to increase potential for creativty and flexibility of approach. New exericases highlight further controversial issues.

In short, this book offers a complete, updated introduction to the current state of Government and Binding Theory, suitable for readers with some basic knowledge of generative linguistics.

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Since its first publication in 1991 Liliane Haegeman's Introduction to Government and Binding Theory has become established as the most authoritative introduction to the Principles and Parameters approach to syntactic theory. This new edition has been extensively updated throughout. Major structural changes include new chapters on Functional Heads and Head Movement and on Relativized Minimality. Discussions of a number of topics missing from or not paid due attention in the first edition have been integrated or expanded, for example: the structure of small clauses (in chaprer 2), chain formation (in chapter 6), and reconstruction, multiple movement, wh-absorption, Full Interpretation, and expletive replacement (in chapter 9). The copious exercises have been revised to increase potential for creativty and flexibility of approach. New exericases highlight further controversial issues.

In short, this book offers a complete, updated introduction to the current state of Government and Binding Theory, suitable for readers with some basic knowledge of generative linguistics.

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Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Wiley-Blackwell; 2nd edition (June 8, 1994)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Perfect Paperback ‏ : ‎ 736 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0631190678
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0631190677
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.66 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.8 x 1.6 x 9.7 inches
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5.0 out of 5 stars great introduction to GB
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5.0 out of 5 stars The bible of syntax!
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5.0 out of 5 stars The book is almost like new inspite a few scratches inside
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3.0 out of 5 stars Too obscure at times.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Too obscure at times.
By Pedro DIAZ LAMMERTYN on September 20, 2015
A good intro to Chomsky. Nonetheless, argumentation can be hard to follow with the constant reference to examples given several pages before.
Ironically, the word "grammar" is misspelled on chapter 1 of the 1994 edition (see photo).
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