Syntax: A Minimalist Introduction by Andrew Radford (Author)
- Publisher: ENGLISH LANGUAGE LITERATURE & SKILLS
- Availability: In Stock
- SKU: 33617
- Number of Pages: 294
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📘 Title Name: Syntax: A Minimalist Introduction
✍️ Author: Andrew Radford
📦 Quality: Black White Pakistan Print
🔹 Introduction:
Syntax: A Minimalist Introduction by Andrew Radford offers a clear and student-friendly introduction to Chomsky’s Minimalist Program within generative grammar. It is designed for linguistics students aiming to understand how syntactic theory has evolved into its minimalist phase.
🔑 Key Points:
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Introduces Chomsky’s Minimalist Program in accessible language for beginners.
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Explains core concepts like Merge, Move, and feature checking in modern syntax.
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Provides numerous examples, practice exercises, and structural diagrams.
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Bridges foundational syntactic theory with contemporary research models.
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Suitable for undergraduate and graduate linguistics students.
🔚 Conclusion:
This book is a foundational resource for those studying syntax through the minimalist lens. It simplifies complex concepts without compromising on theoretical depth, making it ideal for students beginning their journey into advanced syntactic theory.