| Syntax and the Lexicon Contributor(s): Stowell, Tim (Editor), Wehrli, Eric (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0126135266 ISBN-13: 9780126135268 Publisher: Brill OUR PRICE: $195.70 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: October 1992 Annotation: Syntax and the Lexicon is a dynamic investigation into the role of the lexicon in syntactic theory. Twelve chapters, authored by leaders in syntactic theory, provide a detailed yet easily understandable analysis of differing views on the lexicon in the field. Lively debates pepper the volume with interactive dialogue, and volume editors Tim Stowell and Eric Wehrli provide an insightful overview and introduction to lexical theory. Key Features * Presents an overview of the role of the lexicon in syntactic theory * Debates between major practitioners in the field * Discusses the nature of argument and structure * Debates the relation of argument nature to constituent structure and binding theory * Examines the role of NP-movement vs. lexical rules in accounting for alternations in grammatical functions |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Language Arts & Disciplines | Grammar & Punctuation - Language Arts & Disciplines | Linguistics - General |
| Dewey: 415 |
| LCCN: 92008082 |
| Series: Syntax and Semantics |
| Physical Information: 0.87" H x 5.98" W x 9.02" (1.39 lbs) 316 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Syntax and the Lexicon is a dynamic investigation into the role of the lexicon in syntactic theory. Twelve chapters, authored by leaders in syntactic theory, provide a detailed yet easily understandable analysis of differing views on the lexicon in the field. Lively debates pepper the volume with interactive dialogue, and volume editors Tim Stowell and Eric Wehrli provide an insightful overview and introduction to lexical theory. It presents an overview of the role of the lexicon in syntactic theory and debates between major practitioners in the field. It discusses the nature of argument and structure and debates the relation of argument nature to constituent structure and binding theory. It examines the role of NP-movement vs. lexical rules in accounting for alternations in grammatical functions. |
