BOOK
An Introduction to the Principles of Transformational Syntax
This foundational text provides a comprehensive introduction to transformational-generative grammar, a theory developed by Noam Chomsky. The book covers the basic concepts and formal principles of transformational syntax, designed for students with a general interest in theoretical linguistics.
Key topics include:
Phrase structure rules
Transformational rules
Deep and surface structure
Syntactic representations
Movement and constraints
It is especially suitable for readers beginning graduate-level studies in syntax, linguistics, or language theory, and assumes no prior familiarity with transformational grammar.
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