This is a major new textbook on the Principles and Parameters theory of syntax. The goal of the book is to take students from a basic knowledge of syntax up to the point where they are able to read the primary research literature and understand the latest theoretical developments. There is abrief introduction to the minimalist programme, but the intent is to give students enough knowledge of preminimalist theory that they can progress from it to the minimalist literature. In keeping with the emphasis on cross-linguistic research in the PandP framework, many of the main points areillustrated using data from a range of languages.
Ian G. Roberts Livres
Le Professeur Roberts est un linguiste génératif et un fervent partisan du Programme Minimaliste de Chomsky. Il a beaucoup publié sur la syntaxe synchronique et diachronique des langues romanes et germaniques, ainsi que du gallois. Ses recherches portent sur les structures fondamentales et l'évolution du langage.
