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Transformational Grammar
A First Course
by Andrew Radford
ISBN: 0521347505
ISBN-13: 9780521347501
Format: Paperback
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Publisher: Cambridge Univ Pr Published date: 1988 Size: 6.25 x 9.25 inches Weight: 2 pounds Pages: 625
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Radfords new textbook is primarily for students with little or no background in syntax who need a lively and up-to-date introduction to contemporary work on transformational grammar. It covers four main topics: the goals of linguistic theory, syntactic structure, the nature and role of the lexicon, and the function and operations of transformations. The general framework considers major works, such as Chomskys Knowledge of Language and Barriers , written since the publication of Radfords widely acclaimed Transformational Syntax in 1981. The present book uses a more recent theoretical construction and also covers a wider range of frameworks at the descriptive level than its predecessor. Radford is well known for his effective teaching approaches and this current volume demonstrates his talent by giving a concise, non-technical introduction to the field. At each chapter's end are exercises that reinforce the text, allowing students to apply the various concepts discussed and encouraging them to look more critically at some of the assumptions and analyses presented. Radford provides a useful, detailed bibliography of primary source material.
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Transformational Grammar A First Course
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Cambridge University Press. Very Good. 1988. Paperback. 0521347505 . A solid t copy, reading crease to spine, corners slighly curled/creased. ; Cambridge Textbooks in Linguistics; 1.5 x 8.9 x 5.98 Inches . ( more information)
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Transformational Grammar: A First Course
Radford, Andrew
Cambridge University Press. Very Good+. 1988. Paperback. 0521347505 . Minor rubbing to cover, light creasing at top of spine, overall very nice and clean with tight binding and NO markings. Pasadena's premier independent new and used bookstore. Reference.; Cambridge Textbooks in Linguistics; 1.5 x 8.9 x 5.98 Inches; 640 pages . ( more information)
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Transformational Grammar: A First Course
Radford, Andrew
Cambridge University Press, 1989. Softcover. NF. Minor shelfwear. . no. Covers the goals of linguistic theory, syntactic structure, the nature and role of the lexicon, and the function of tranfomations and the principles governing their application. Bound in quires. Heavy book may require more postage. Trade Paperback ( more information)
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Transformational Grammar: A First Course (Cambridge Textbooks in Linguistics)
Andrew Radford
Cambridge, UK: Cambridge University Press, 1989. Andrew Radfords new textbook is principally for students with little or no background in syntax who need a lively and up-to-date introduction to contemporary work on transformational grammar. It covers four main topics - the goals of linguistic theory, syntactic structure, the nature and role of the lexicon, and the function of transformations and the principles governing their application. The framework takes into account the major works such as Chomskys Knowledge of Language and Barriers written since the publication of Radfords widely acclaimed Transformational Syntax in 1981. Not only does the present book use a more recent theoretical framework, but at the descriptive level it covers a wider range of constructions and rules than its predecessor. Andrew Radford is well known for his effective pedagogical approach, and in this book even more care has been devoted to providing a sympathetic and non-technical introduction to the field. At the end of each chapter are exercises which reinforce the text, enable students to apply the various concepts, etc. discussed, or encourage them to look more critically at some of the assumptions and analyses presented. The book also has a detailed bibliographical background section and an extensive bibliography which will be a useful source of reference to the primary literature. Although intended principally as a coursebook for students of syntax or English grammar, Transformational Grammar will be invaluable to any reader who needs a straightforward and comprehensive introduction to the latest developments in this field. Contents Prologue; Acknowledgments; 1. Goals; 2. Structure; 3. Phrase-markers; 4. Noun phrases; 5. Other phrases; 6. Clauses; 7. The lexicon; 8. Transformations; 9. WH movement; 10. Alpha movement; Bibliographical background; Bibliography; Index. Printed Pages: 640.. ISBN: 0-521-34750-5. Reprint. Paperback. New/Very Good. 15.5 Cms x 23 Cms. Syntax Linguistics Statistics Languages English Grammar. ( more information)
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Transformational Grammar: A First Course
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