Introduces the reader to Chomsky's theory of language by setting the specifics of syntactic analysis in the framework of his general ideas. This third edition e... » 

Introduces the reader to Chomsky's theory of language by setting the specifics of syntactic analysis in the framework of his general ideas. This third edition explains its fundamental concepts and provides an overview and history of the theory. It includes data on first and second language acquisition and the syntax of the Minimalist Program. «