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Transformational Grammar: A First Course (Cambridge Textbooks In Linguistics),Used
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Radford'S New Textbook Is Primarily For Students With Little Or No Background In Syntax Who Need A Lively And Uptodate Introduction To Contemporary Work On Transformational Grammar. It Covers Four Main Topics: The Goals Of Linguistic Theory, Syntactic Structure, The Nature And Role Of The Lexicon, And The Function And Operations Of Transformations. The General Framework Considers Major Works, Such As Chomsky'S Knowledge Of Language And Barriers , Written Since The Publication Of Radford'S Widely Acclaimed Transformational Syntax In 1981. The Present Book Uses A More Recent Theoretical Construction And Also Covers A Wider Range Of Frameworks At The Descriptive Level Than Its Predecessor. Radford Is Well Known For His Effective Teaching Approaches And This Current Volume Demonstrates His Talent By Giving A Concise, Nontechnical Introduction To The Field. At Each Chapter'S End Are Exercises That Reinforce The Text, Allowing Students To Apply The Various Concepts Discussed And Encouraging Them To Look More Critically At Some Of The Assumptions And Analyses Presented. Radford Provides A Useful, Detailed Bibliography Of Primary Source Material.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Transformational Grammar: A First Course'? A: The book primarily focuses on introducing students with little or no background in syntax to the principles of transformational grammar, covering key topics like linguistic theory goals, syntactic structure, the lexicon, and transformations.
- Q: Who is the author of this textbook? A: The author of 'Transformational Grammar: A First Course' is Andrew Radford, who is well-known for his effective teaching approaches in linguistics.
- Q: What are the main topics covered in this textbook? A: The textbook covers four main topics: the goals of linguistic theory, syntactic structure, the nature and role of the lexicon, and the function and operations of transformations.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in the field of linguistics? A: Yes, this book is designed for beginners and provides a lively, non-technical introduction to transformational grammar.
- Q: How many pages does this textbook have? A: The textbook contains 640 pages.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The book does not specify an edition, but it was published on May 27, 1988.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as 'New' condition.
- Q: Are there exercises included in the textbook? A: Yes, each chapter includes exercises that reinforce the material, allowing students to apply the concepts discussed.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Does the book provide a bibliography for further reading? A: Yes, the book includes a detailed bibliography of primary source material for further exploration of the topics discussed.