{"product_id":"cartographic-representations-fuzhen-si-9780198976424","title":"Cartographic Representations: Syntactic Computations and Interface Properties","description":"\u003cem\u003eCartographic Representations: Syntactic Computations and Interface Properties\u003c\/em\u003e investigates the intricate interactions between syntax and other components of the grammar, including semantics, pragmatics, morphology, and prosody. These interactions represent a central concern in current cartographic research, which emphasizes the fine-grained structural articulation of syntactic space. The book explores how such cartographic structures interface with systems of sound and meaning, contributing to broader discussions within the Minimalist Program on the nature of syntactic computation and interpretive mechanisms. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe chapters in the volume collectively examine the interplay between empirical discoveries in syntactic cartography, the computational ingredients of syntactic derivations, and the properties of the external and internal interfaces. These studies reflect both theoretical depth and empirical breadth, offering new insights into how syntactic structure guides interpretive outcomes. The book is organized into four parts, corresponding to the major themes addressed across the chapters. Part I lays the theoretical foundation for the volume, focusing on the role of featural and structural richness in mapping syntax to interpretation at the interfaces; Part II centers on edge-related syntactic phenomena, while Part III addresses wh-constructions and their interface properties. The final part explores the notion of \"meaningless movement\" and its implications for the architecture of the grammar. Drawing on contributions from leading scholars in the field, this volume provides a coherent and up-to-date account of major developments in syntactic cartography. It will be of interest to researchers working on syntactic theory, interface phenomena, and the broader questions of how structure and interpretation interact in human language.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Fuzhen Si,Luigi Rizzi\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0198976429\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780198976424\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Oxford University Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/07\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 304\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover","brand":"Fuzhen Si","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48874576773375,"sku":"9780198976424","price":135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/cartographic-representations-fuzhen-si-9780198976424","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}