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Syntax: Structure and Meaning
About this book
The structure of sentences provides the backbone of language, determining how meaning is organized and conveyed. Syntax allows speakers to form coherent, rulegoverned expressions that reflect both universal and languagespecific patterns. Syntax: Structure and Meaning explores syntactic theory, sentence construction, and grammatical relationships. The book discusses phrase structure rules, transformations, and syntactic ambiguity across languages. It also examines how syntax interacts with semantics and pragmatics to produce meaning. Combining linguistic theory with illustrative examples, it offers a thorough foundation for students and researchers interested in the architecture of language.
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Syntax in der LinguistikTable of contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright
- About the Author
- Table of Contents
- List of Figures
- Preface
- Chapter 1: Introduction to Syntax
- Chapter 2: Categories and Constituents
- Chapter 3: Phrase Structure and Hierarchical Representation
- Chapter 4: Sentence Types and Clause Structure
- Chapter 5: Syntactic Functions and Grammatical Relations
- Chapter 6: The Syntax-Semantics Interface
- Chapter 7: Binding Theory
- Chapter 8: Coordination and Ellipsis
- Chapter 9: Non-Canonical Constructions
- Chapter 10: Syntactic Typology and Cross-Linguistic Variation
- Index
- Back Cover
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