Chomsky's Universal Grammar: An Introduction

V. J. Cook and Mark Newson

The 3rd edition of "Chomsky's Universal Grammar" introduces the reader to Noam Chomsky's theory of language by setting the specifics of syntactic analysis in the framework of his general ideas.


Updated and revised to include a broader range of issues and discussion topics
Traces the development of Chomsky's thinking and of the Minimalist Program since 1995, providing a new picture of this current model of syntactic theory
Introduces both the general concepts of the theory of Universal Grammar and the main areas of syntax such as X-bar theory, movement and government/binding theory
Includes discussion topics, exercises, and suggestions for further readings in each chapter


  • ISBN: 1405111879
  • ISBN-13: 9781405111874
  • Authors : V. J. Cook and Mark Newson
  • Language : English
  • Format:  Paperback
  • Publication Date: 6/1/2007
  • Publisher Imprint: Blackwell Publishers
  • Price ($AUD): $88.95

  • Usual Dispatch Time: 7 - 10 days


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