Understanding Minimalist Syntax

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Understanding Minimalist Syntax is written by Cedric Boeckx and published by John Wiley & Sons. It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 0470765801 (ISBN 10) and 9780470765807 (ISBN 13).

Understanding Minimalist Syntax introduces the logic of the Minimalist Program by analyzing well-known descriptive generalizations 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 are formed, with implications for theories of locality, and the minimalist program as a whole Introduces the logic of the minimalist program by analyzing well-known descriptive generalizations about long-distance dependencies, and asks why they should be true of natural languages Rich in empirical coverage, which will be welcomed by experts in the field, yet accessible enough for students looking for an introduction to the minimalist program.