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Understanding syntax /

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"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.
Subjects:	Grammar, Comparative and general > Syntax. LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Linguistics / Syntax. LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Linguistics / General. LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / General.

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