
Clause Structure
Elly van Gelderen(Author)
Cambridge University Press
Published on 18. July 2013
Book
Hardback
252 pages
978-1-107-01774-0 (ISBN)
Description
Clause structure is the most widely-studied phenomenon within syntactic theory, because it refers to how words and phrases are embedded within a sentence, their relationships to each other within a sentence, and ultimately, how sentences are layered and represented in the human brain. This volume presents a clear and up-to-date overview of the Minimalist Program, synthesizes the most important research findings, and explores the major shifts in generative syntax. As an accessible topic book, it includes chapters on framework, the clause in general, and the semantic, grammatical and pragmatic layers. Designed for graduate students and researchers interested in syntactic theory, this book includes a range of examples taken from data acquisition, typology and language change, alongside discussion questions, helpful suggestions for further reading and a useful glossary.
Reviews / Votes
'In this wonderful and engaging book on clause structure, Elly van Gelderen provides a refreshing and important discussion of the nature and structure of syntactic derivations. A must-read.' Terje Lohndal, Norwegian University of Science and TechnologyMore details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Cambridge
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
28 Tables, black and white; 104 Line drawings, unspecified
Dimensions
Height: 222 mm
Width: 145 mm
Thickness: 17 mm
Weight
455 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-107-01774-0 (9781107017740)
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Person
Elly van Gelderen is Regents' Professor of English in the Department of English at Arizona State University.
Content
1. Introduction; 2. The clause: a description; 3. The VP layer; 4. The TP layer; 5. The CP layer; 6. Connecting the layers; 7. Conclusion: description, explanation, and 'beyond'.