A Critical Introduction to Syntax

by Jim Miller

Book Overview

This book introduces major areas of debate within the field of syntax: constructions, grammar and semantics, configurationality, usage-based grammar, complexity, language acquisition. It highlights the application of the same concepts across different models of grammar. Real examples from spoken and written language and standard and non-standard language demonstrate how difficult it is to apply the concept of grammaticality and to provide reliable...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0826497047
• ISBN13: 9780826497048
• Release Date: March 2011
• Publisher: Continuum
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.1" x 9.1"