Understanding Syntax by Maggie Tallerman (English) Hardcover Book

Description: Understanding Syntax by Maggie Tallerman Assuming no prior grammatical knowledge, this book explains and illustrates the major concepts, categories and terminology involved in the study of cross-linguistic syntax. Understanding Syntax is indispensable for students studying the description of language, cross-linguistic syntax, language typology, and linguistic fieldwork. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Assuming no prior grammatical knowledge, Understanding Syntax explains and illustrates the major concepts, categories and terminology involved in the study of cross-linguistic syntax. Taking a theory-neutral and descriptive viewpoint throughout, this book: introduces syntactic typology, syntactic description and the major typological categories found in the languages of the world; clarifies with examples grammatical constructions and relationships between words in a clause, including word classes and their syntactic properties; grammatical relations such as subject and object; case and agreement processes; passives; questions and relative clauses; features in-text and chapter-end exercises to extend the readers knowledge of syntactic concepts and argumentation, drawing on data from over 100 languages; highlights the principles involved in writing a brief syntactic sketch of language.This fifth edition has been revised and updated to include extended exercises in all chapters, updated further readings, and more extensive checklists for students. Accompanying e-resources have also been updated to include hints for instructors and additional links to further reading.Understanding Syntax is an essential textbook for students studying the description of language, cross-linguistic syntax, language typology and linguistic fieldwork. Author Biography Maggie Tallerman is Emerita Professor of Linguistics at Newcastle University, UK Table of Contents List of tables and figuresNote to the instructorNote to the studentAcknowledgementsList of abbreviations used in examples1 What is syntax?2 Words belong to different classes3 Looking inside sentences4 Heads and their dependents5 How do we identify constituents?6 Relationships within the clause7 Processes that change grammatical relations8 Wh-constructions: questions and relative clauses9 Asking questions about syntaxSources of data used in examplesGlossaryReferencesLanguage indexSubject index Review Understanding Syntax is an essential resource for any student of syntax. Written in a lively, accessible style, Tallerman uses a great range of examples from across the worlds languages to introduce the most important concepts in the study of grammar in a clear and comprehensive way. This is one of my favourite textbooks – I cant recommend it highly enough. Diane Nelson, University of Leeds, UK"Understanding Syntax is an essential resource for any student of syntax. Written in a lively, accessible style, Tallerman uses a great range of examples from across the worlds languages to introduce the most important concepts in the study of grammar in a clear and comprehensive way. This is one of my favourite textbooks – I cant recommend it highly enough." Diane Nelson, University of Leeds, UK Review Quote "Understanding Syntaxis an essential resource for any student of syntax. Written in a lively, accessible style, Tallerman uses a great range of examples from across the worlds languages to introduce the most important concepts in the study of grammar in a clear and comprehensive way. This is one of my favourite textbooks - I cant recommend it highly enough." Diane Nelson, University of Leeds, UK Details ISBN036719841X Author Maggie Tallerman Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd Series Understanding Language Edition 5th ISBN-10 036719841X ISBN-13 9780367198411 Format Hardcover Imprint Routledge Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Replaces 9780415746991 Affiliation University of Newcastle, UK DEWEY 415 Year 2019 Publication Date 2019-12-04 Language English UK Release Date 2019-12-04 AU Release Date 2019-12-04 NZ Release Date 2019-12-04 Illustrations 9 Tables, black and white; 3 Line drawings, black and white; 3 Illustrations, black and white Edition Description 5th edition Alternative 9780367198404 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education Pages 350 Replaced by 9781032629551 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:134405341;

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