Derivations in Minimalism by Samuel David Epstein (English) Hardcover Book

Description: Derivations in Minimalism by Samuel David Epstein, T. Daniel Seely This pathbreaking study presents a new perspective on the role of derivation, the series of operations by which sentences are formed. Working within the Minimalist Program and focusing on English, the authors develop an original theory of generative syntax, providing illuminating new analyses of some central syntactic constructions. Two key questions are explored: first, can the Extended Projection Principle (EPP) be eliminated from Minimalist analysis without loss, and perhaps with a gain in empirical coverage; and second, is the construct 'A-Chain' similarly eliminable? The authors argue that neither EPP nor the A-chain is in fact a property of Universal Grammar, but rather their descriptive content can be deduced from independently motivated properties of lexical items, in accordance with overarching principles governing derivation. In investigating these questions, a range of new data is introduced, and existing data re-analyzed, presenting a pioneering challenge to fundamental assumptions in syntactic theory. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This pathbreaking study presents a new perspective on the role of derivation, the series of operations by which sentences are formed. Working within the Minimalist Program and focusing on English, the authors develop an original theory of generative syntax, providing illuminating new analyses of some central syntactic constructions. Two key questions are explored: first, can the Extended Projection Principle (EPP) be eliminated from Minimalist analysis without loss, and perhaps with a gain in empirical coverage; and second, is the construct A-Chain similarly eliminable? The authors argue that neither EPP nor the A-chain is in fact a property of Universal Grammar, but rather their descriptive content can be deduced from independently motivated properties of lexical items, in accordance with overarching principles governing derivation. In investigating these questions, a range of new data is introduced, and existing data re-analyzed, presenting a pioneering challenge to fundamental assumptions in syntactic theory. Author Biography SAMUEL DAVID EPSTEIN is a Professor in the Linguistics Department at the University of Michigan. He is co-author of A Derivational Approach to Syntactic Relations (with E. Groat, R. Kawashima and H. Kitahara, 1998), and co-editor (with N. Hornstein) of Working Minimalism (1999). He is co-founder ( with S. Flynn) of the journal Syntax. T. DANIEL SEELY is Professor of Linguistics and Chair of the Linguistics Program at Eastern Michigan University. His work in syntax has appeared in Linguistic Inquiry and Syntax. He is organizer and editor of Geometric and Thematic Structure in Binding (1996), The First LINGUIST List online conference and he is co-editor (with S. D. Epstein) of Derirotion and Explandtion in the Minimalist Program (2002). Table of Contents Acknowledgements; Preface; 1. Orientation and goals; 2. On the elimination of A-chains; 3. On the elimination of the EPP; 4. More challenges to the elimination of the EPP: some movement cases; 5. Exploring architecture; References; Index. Promotional "Headline" A pathbreaking new perspective on derivation, the series of operations by which sentences are formed. Description for Bookstore This pathbreaking study presents a new perspective on the role of derivation, the series of operations by which sentences are formed. Working within the Minimalist Program and focusing on English, the authors develop an original theory of generative syntax, which provides a pioneering challenge to fundamental assumptions in syntactic theory. Description for Library This pathbreaking study presents a new perspective on the role of derivation, the series of operations by which sentences are formed. Working within the Minimalist Program and focusing on English, the authors develop an original theory of generative syntax, which provides a pioneering challenge to fundamental assumptions in syntactic theory. Details ISBN0521811805 Author T. Daniel Seely Short Title DERIVATIONS IN MINIMALISM Pages 236 Publisher Cambridge University Press Series Cambridge Studies in Linguistics (Hardcover) Language English ISBN-10 0521811805 ISBN-13 9780521811804 Media Book Format Hardcover DEWEY 415.018 Year 2006 Publication Date 2006-03-31 Imprint Cambridge University Press Place of Publication Cambridge Country of Publication United Kingdom Affiliation University of Michigan, Ann Arbor Residence US Illustrations black & white illustrations DOI 10.1604/9780521811804 Series Number 111 Audience Professional and Scholarly UK Release Date 2006-01-26 AU Release Date 2006-01-26 NZ Release Date 2006-01-26 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:91370550;

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