Understanding syntax /

"Assuming no prior knowledge, Understanding Syntax illustrates the major concepts, categories and terminology associated with the study of cross-linguistic syntax. A theory-neutral and descriptive viewpoint is taken throughout. Starting with an overview of what syntax is, the book moves on to a...

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Main Author: Tallerman, Maggie, 1957- (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Abingdon, Oxon ; New York, NY : Routledge, 2015.
Edition:Fourth edition.
Series:Understanding language series.
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