Syntax: A Generative Introduction

Synopsis of Syntax: A Generative Introduction

This book is an introduction to the study of generative syntax, a branch of theoretical linguistics. In this third edition, topics have been updated, new exercises added, and online resources have been expanded. The book is aimed at students and offers comprehensive coverage of key topics, including phrase structure, the lexicon, Case theory, movement, locality conditions, VP shells, and control. It is accompanied by an optional workbook with sample problem sets designed to give students greater experience in analyzing syntactic structure.