The Development of Chomskyan Generative Grammar

This book explores the major theories of generative grammar from a historical perspective, providing an overview and tracing the evolution of this linguistic framework.

Autorentext

Mei Deming has a PhD in Linguistics, and is Professor of Linguistics and Applied Linguistics at Shanghai International Studies University, China. His research fields include formal syntax, philosophy of language, policy studies in foreign language education, English curriculum design, textbook development and assessment, translation and interpretation studies.

Tong Helong is Professor of Linguistics in the College of Foreign Languages, Shanghai Maritime University, China. His current research revolves around formal syntax, syntaxsemantics interface, comparative syntax, applied linguistics, and translation studies.

Inhalt

1. The Development of the Architecture of Grammar 2. The Development of C-command and Related Concepts 3. The Development of Phrase Structure 4. The Development of Movement Theory 5. The Development of Case Theory 6. The Development of the Theory of Argument Structure 7. The Development of Binding Theory 8. The Development of Raising and Control