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Analysing English Sentences
Analysing English Sentences provides a concise and clear introduction
to current work in syntactic theory, drawing on the key concepts of
Chomsky’s Minimalist Program. Assuming little or no prior knowledge
of syntax or Minimalism, Radford outlines the core concepts and leading
ideas and how they can be used to describe various aspects of the syntax
of English. A diverse range of topics is covered, including syntactic
structure, null constituents, head movement, case and agreement, and
split projections. Using Radford’s trademark approach and writing style,
the book is intensive and progressive in nature, introducing grammatical
concepts and working in stages towards plex phenomena.
andrew radford is Professor and Head of the Department of
Language and Linguistics at the University of Essex. His recent
publications include Minimalist Syntax: Exploring the Structure of
English (Cambridge, 2004) and English Syntax: An Introduction
(Cambridge, 2004).
Analysing English
Sentences
A Minimalist Approach
ANDREW RADFORD
University of Essex
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© Andrew Radford 2009
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