{"product_id":"analyzing-syntax-a-lexical-functional-approach-paperback-9780521016544","title":"Analyzing Syntax; A Lexical-Functional Approach (Paperback) 9780521016544","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eAnalyzing Syntax\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eA Lexical-Functional Approach\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA comprehensive and accessible 2004 textbook on syntactic analysis, working within the 'Lexical Functional Grammar' framework.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003ePaul R. Kroeger (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780521016544, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback, published 8 April 2004\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e340 pages, 11 tables\u003cbr\u003e24.4 x 17 x 2.3 cm, 0.54 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eAnalyzing Syntax: A Lexical-Functional Approach is a comprehensive and accessible 2004 textbook on syntactic analysis, designed for students of linguistics at advanced undergraduate or graduate level. Working within the 'Lexical Functional Grammar' (LFG) approach, it provides students with a framework for analyzing and describing grammatical structure, using extensive examples from both European and non-European languages. Topics covered include: tests for constituency, passivization and other relation-changing processes, reflexive pronouns, the control relation, Topic and Focus, relative clauses and Wh-questions, causative constructions, serial verbs, 'quirky case', and ergativity. As well as building on what linguists have learned about language in general, particular attention is paid to the unique features of individual languages. While its primary focus is on syntactic structure, the book also deals with aspects of meaning, function and word-structure that are directly relevant to syntax. Clearly organised into topics, this textbook is ideal for one-semester courses in syntax and grammatical analysis.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e1. Three aspects of syntactic structure\u003cbr\u003e 2. Identifying constituents and categories\u003cbr\u003e 3. Passives, applicatives, and the 'dative shift'\u003cbr\u003e 4. Reflexives\u003cbr\u003e 5. Control\u003cbr\u003e 6. Pragmatic functions: topic and focus\u003cbr\u003e 7. Filler-gap dependencies and relativization\u003cbr\u003e 8. Causative constructions\u003cbr\u003e 9. Serial verbs and related constructions\u003cbr\u003e 10. 'Quirky case' and subjecthood\u003cbr\u003e 11. Syntactic ergativity.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Linguistics [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Linguistics\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Linguistics%20%5BCF%5D%22\"\u003eCF\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46003442647320,"sku":"9780521016544","price":40.77,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9780521016544i_f69382ae-0719-4e47-ae92-7965877145cc.jpg?v=1691376705","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/analyzing-syntax-a-lexical-functional-approach-paperback-9780521016544","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}