Continuing Syntax : Hierarchy and Locality

A thorough exposition of hierarchy and locality, covering all the main components of contemporary syntactic theory. Examples are chosen to be easily understood, end-of-chapter exercises embed and extend knowledge, and a full glossary provides clear definitions of all the key terms. An ideal resource for instructors and intermediate-level students.

A logical and clear exposition of hierarchy and locality by a leading figure in the field, Continuing Syntax takes students from an introductory level of syntactic theory to an understanding of cutting-edge research in the field. A comprehensive range of topics is covered, including configurationality, head-movement, clause structure, nominal structure, subjacency, barriers and phases, ensuring that students have a thorough understanding of all the main components of contemporary theory. The many example sentences, extensive glossary, end-of-chapter exercises and annotated further reading lists allow readers to embed and extend their knowledge as they progress through the book. A self-contained work ideal for intermediate-level students, this volume also builds on the author''s Beginning Syntax, and lays the foundation for a third volume, Comparing Syntax, which introduces formal syntactic typology.