The Nature of Explanation in Linguistic Theory: Volume 162 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781575864549)

Elegant analyses by linguists have been a point of pride since the time of the Neogrammarians. But ever since Chomsky's pioneering work on the goals of linguistic theory, this descriptive emphasis has shifted to focus on explanation. What, the contributors to this volume ask, renders a linguistic account explanatorily adequate? What are the empirical and theoretical trade-offs that come into play when linguists aim for explanation? Renowned scholars weigh in here, offering insightful answers to these questions.

Author: John Moore
ISBN-10: 1575864541
ISBN-13: 9781575864549
Publisher: Center for the Study of Language and Informat
Language: English
Published: 08/15/2003
Pages: 320
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.02lbs
Size: 9.16h x 6.06w x 0.65d