Essentials of Grammatical Theory - A Consensus View of Syntax and Morphology

Informationen zum Autor D. J. Allerton Zusammenfassung The aim of this book, first published in 1979, is to provide a sound basic introduction to the study of grammar within linguistics. The work concentrates primarily on the core of grammatical theory rather than a single narrow theoretical viewpoint. This title will be of interest to students of linguistics. Inhaltsverzeichnis Typographical Conventions; Preface; 1. The Study of Language 2. Language as a Semiotic System 3. The Task of Grammar 4. Generative Grammar – Rules and Descriptions 5. Grammatical Analysis 6. Constructions – the Problem of "Bracketing" 7. Grammatical Class – The Problem of "Labelling" 8. Transformations 9. "Rank" – The Size Units of Grammar 10. Morphological Structure 11. Grammar and Meaning 12. Grammar and Discourse; Questions for Study; Further Reading; Bibliography; Index

Product details

• Authors: Allerton, D J Allerton, D. J. Allerton, Allerton D. J.
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 12.10.2016
• EAN: 9781138698062
• ISBN: 978-1-138-69806-2
• No. of pages: 330
• Series: Routledge Library Edition: Syntax; Routledge Library Editions: Syntax; Routledge Library Editions: Syntax
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > General and comparative linguistics; Philosophy of Language, English, PHILOSOPHY / Language, LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Grammar & Punctuation, LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Linguistics / Syntax, Grammar, syntax & morphology, Grammar, syntax and morphology