Understanding Minimalist Syntax
Lessons from Locality in Long-Distance Dependencies
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Beschreibung
Understanding Minimalist Syntax introduces the logic of theMinimalist Program by analyzing well-known descriptivegeneralizations about long-distance dependencies.
* * An introduction to the logic of the minimalist program -arguably the most important branch of syntax
* Proposes a new theory of how long-distance dependencies areformed, with implications for theories of locality, and theminimalist program as a whole
* Introduces the logic of the minimalist program by analyzingwell-known descriptive generalizations about long-distancedependencies, and asks why they should be true of naturallanguages
* Rich in empirical coverage, which will be welcomed by expertsin the field, yet accessible enough for students looking for anintroduction to the minimalist program.
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Cedric Boeckx
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"In the space of just 150 pages Boeckx provides an accessibleand assured introduction to minimalism; a terrific critical reviewof the evidence for cyclic movement; a sympathetic yet powerfulcritique of phase theory; and a new approach to the cycle based onan intuitively natural version of Least Effort. This really is atour de force and can be read profitably by expert and neophytealike."
Norbert Hornstein, University of Maryland
"The book investigates the venerable topic of successivecyclic movement in order to shed light on the nature of theminimalist program. It is a truly impressive achievement whichdraws important conclusions regarding the most fundamental issuesof the minimalist program and puts back the phenomenon ofsuccessive cyclic movement in the center of syntactic theorizing.It should have a strong impact on the field."
Zeljko BoSkovic, University ofConnecticut
"This is a concise study of how locality and anti-localityeffects can be handled within minimalism: it is up-to-date,thought-provoking and full of insightful and original ideas -ideal for use as a 'specialist topic' on an advancedsyntax course."
Andrew Radford, University of Essex
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