Continuing Syntax: Hierarchy and Locality [Hardcover]

A thorough exposition of hierarchy and locality, Continuing Syntax covers all the main components of contemporary syntactic theory.A thorough exposition of hierarchy and locality, covering all the main components of contemporary syntactic theory. Examples are chosen to be easily understood, end-of-chapter exercises embed and extend knowledge, and a full glossary provides clear definitions of all the key terms. An ideal resource for instructors and intermediate-level students.A thorough exposition of hierarchy and locality, covering all the main components of contemporary syntactic theory. Examples are chosen to be easily understood, end-of-chapter exercises embed and extend knowledge, and a full glossary provides clear definitions of all the key terms. An ideal resource for instructors and intermediate-level students.A logical and clear exposition of hierarchy and locality by a leading figure in the field, Continuing Syntax takes students from an introductory level of syntactic theory to an understanding of cutting-edge research in the field. A comprehensive range of topics is covered, including configurationality, head-movement, clause structure, nominal structure, subjacency, barriers and phases, ensuring that students have a thorough understanding of all the main components of contemporary theory. The many example sentences, extensive glossary, end-of-chapter exercises and annotated further reading lists allow readers to embed and extend their knowledge as they progress through the book. A self-contained work ideal for intermediate-level students, this volume also builds on the author's Beginning Syntax, and lays the foundation for a third volume, Comparing Syntax, which introduces formal syntactic typology.Preface; 1. Goals and basic assumptions; 2. Hierarchy I: phrase structure and grammatical functions; 3. Hierarchy II: c-command, head-movement and locality; 4. Hierarchy & categories I: refining the structure of the clause and the VP; 5. Hierarchy & cal#3