{"product_id":"syntax-andrew-carnie-9781119569237","title":"Syntax: A Generative Introduction","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe extensively updated fourth edition of the leading introductory textbook on theoretical syntax, including an all-new chapter and additional problem sets\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNow in its fourth edition, Andrew Carnie's \u003ci\u003eSyntax: A Generative Introduction\u003c\/i\u003e remains the leading introduction to the rules, principles, and processes that determine the structure of sentences in language. Comprehensive yet accessible, the text provides a well-balanced, student-friendly introduction to syntactic theory. Topics include phrase structure, the lexicon, binding theory, case theory, movement, covert movement, locality conditions, ditransitives, verbal inflection and auxiliaries, ellipsis, control theory, non-configurational languages, and more. Students are provided with numerous exercises and pedagogical features designed to strengthen comprehension, review learning objectives, test knowledge, and highlight major issues in the field.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe \u003ci\u003efourth edition\u003c\/i\u003e features revised material throughout, including a new section on Chomsky's Merge and additional problem sets in every chapter, while new examples throughout the text broaden the appeal and relatability of the text to a more diverse set of students. The optional \u003ci\u003eThe Syntax Workbook: A Companion to Carnie's Syntax\u003c\/i\u003e has also been thoroughly revised and expanded to offer students the opportunity to practice the skills and concepts introduced in the primary text. This classic textbook: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ePresents authoritative and comprehensive coverage of basic, intermediate, and advanced topics\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes ample exercises and clear explanations using straightforward language\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOffers extensive online student and instructor resources, including problem sets, PowerPoint slides, an updated instructor's manual, author-created videos, online-only chapters, and other supplementary material\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFeatures a wealth of learning tools, including learning objectives, discussion questions, and problems of varying levels of difficulty\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn the new fourth edition, \u003ci\u003eSyntax: A Generative Introduction\u003c\/i\u003e remains an essential textbook for beginning syntacticians, perfect for undergraduate and graduate course in linguistics, grammar, language, and second language teaching.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvailable as a set with \u003ci\u003eThe Syntax Workbook: A Companion to Carnie's Syntax\u003c\/i\u003e, 2nd Edition\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Andrew Carnie\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1119569230\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781119569237\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Wiley-Blackwell\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/13\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 544\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.43lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.90h x 7.00w x 1.30d","brand":"Andrew Carnie","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44051983368447,"sku":"9781119569237","price":52.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_b808e690-9aa6-4372-8953-ef94fd276a45.jpg?v=1685016311","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/syntax-andrew-carnie-9781119569237","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}