Binding theory seeks to explain how different kinds of nominal
expressions such as names, noun phrases and pronouns have anaphoric
relations amongst one another, and how they come to have reference
to things in the world. This textbook provides a thorough and
comprehensive introduction to modern binding theory. Starting at a
very basic level, it introduces the reader to a huge variety of
nominal and especially pronominal expressions from the world's
languages, the ways they can be used, and current theorising about
their grammatical properties and their interpretation. Daniel
Buring discusses a wide range of cross-linguistic data and
theoretical approaches, and unlike in existing introductions, pairs
the discussion of syntactic facts with a detailed introduction to
the semantic interpretation of binding structures. Written in a
clear and accessible style, and with numerous exercises and
examples, this textbook will be invaluable to graduate and advanced
undergraduate students of syntax and semantics.
General
Imprint: |
Cambridge UniversityPress
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Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Series: |
Cambridge Textbooks in Linguistics |
Release date: |
2005 |
First published: |
2005 |
Authors: |
Daniel Buring
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Dimensions: |
248 x 173 x 28mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback - Trade
|
Pages: |
292 |
Edition: |
New |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-521-01222-5 |
Categories: |
Books >
Language & Literature >
Language & linguistics >
General
|
LSN: |
0-521-01222-8 |
Barcode: |
9780521012225 |
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