Böcker av Robert (Princeton University Freidin

This unique resource will enrich readers' understanding of English in ways that will make them more effective users of the language. Using clear examples, and assuming no knowledge of linguistics, it introduces the basic concepts of syntactic structure, and shows how they can be applied to reading and writing.

Syntax: Basic Concepts and Applications provides a systematic introduction to core topics in syntax, focusing on how the basic concepts apply in the analysis of sentences. Assuming no background in linguistic analysis, the book gives students a working knowledge of syntactic analysis from a minimalist perspective.

Represents a contribution to the field of linguistics in drawing together the author's significant work on the theory of generative grammar.