{"product_id":"9781119856382","title":"Syntax: A Generative Introduction","description":"\u003ch1\u003eSyntax: A Generative Introduction\u003c\/h1\u003e \u003ch2\u003eCarnie, Andrew\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe extensively updated fourth edition of the leading introductory textbook on theoretical syntax, including an all-new chapter and additional problem sets\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNow in its fourth edition, Andrew Carnie's \u003ci\u003eSyntax: A Generative Introduction\u003c\/i\u003e remains the leading introduction to the rules, principles, and processes that determine the structure of sentences in language. Comprehensive yet accessible, the text provides a well-balanced, student-friendly introduction to syntactic theory. Topics include phrase structure, the lexicon, binding theory, case theory, movement, covert movement, locality conditions, ditransitives, verbal inflection and auxiliaries, ellipsis, control theory, non-configurational languages, and more. Students are provided with numerous exercises and pedagogical features designed to strengthen comprehension, review learning objectives, test knowledge, and highlight major issues in the field.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe \u003ci\u003efourth edition\u003c\/i\u003e features revised material throughout, including a new section on Chomsky's Merge and additional problem sets in every chapter, while new examples throughout the text broaden the appeal and relatability of the text to a more diverse set of students. The optional \u003ci\u003eThe Syntax Workbook: A Companion to Carnie's Syntax\u003c\/i\u003e has also been thoroughly revised and expanded to offer students the opportunity to practice the skills and concepts introduced in the primary text. This classic textbook:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ePresents authoritative and comprehensive coverage of basic, intermediate, and advanced topics\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes ample exercises and clear explanations using straightforward language\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOffers extensive online student and instructor resources, including problem sets, PowerPoint slides, an updated instructor's manual, author-created videos, online-only chapters, and other supplementary material\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFeatures a wealth of learning tools, including learning objectives, discussion questions, and problems of varying levels of difficulty\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn the new fourth edition, \u003ci\u003eSyntax: A Generative Introduction\u003c\/i\u003e remains an essential textbook for beginning syntacticians, perfect for undergraduate and graduate course in linguistics, grammar, language, and second language teaching.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.wiley.com\/en-us\/Syntax%3A+A+Generative+Introduction+4e+%26+The+Syntax+Workbook+2e+Set-p-9781119794370\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAvailable \u003c\/a\u003eas a set with \u003ci\u003eThe Syntax Workbook: A Companion to Carnie's Syntax\u003c\/i\u003e, 2nd Edition\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublished by: Wiley-Blackwell\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublication Date: 2021-08-17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eISBN-13: 9781119856382\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDOI: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDimensions: 248.9cm x172.7cm\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePages: 544.0\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44399360508044,"sku":"9781119856382","price":48.56,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9781119856382_25e59429-e130-43f5-83ba-7576874b20c0.jpg?v=1755453006","url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9781119856382","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}