The Oxford Handbook of Linguistic Minimalism
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Author Description
This Handbook Provides A Complete Assessment Of The Current Achievements And Challenges Of The Minimalist Program. Leading Researchers Explore The Origins Of The Program, The Course Of Its Research, And Its Connections With Other Disciplines, Such As Developmental Biology, Cognitive Science, Computational Science, And Philosophy Of Mind.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This volume evaluates the current state, historical development, and interdisciplinary implications of the Minimalist Program within generative linguistics. Editor Cedric Boeckx compiles contributions from prominent researchers to examine how the program has evolved since its inception. The text synthesizes theoretical advancements with empirical challenges, positioning the Minimalist Program within the broader context of cognitive and computational sciences.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Historical analysis of the origins and evolution of the Minimalist Program
- Theoretical frameworks concerning syntax and language faculty architecture
- Interdisciplinary connections to developmental biology and cognitive science
- Computational modeling approaches to linguistic structures
Scope Limits
- Does not provide an introductory overview for readers without a background in generative grammar
- Excludes non-generative or functionalist approaches to linguistic theory
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts recognize this handbook as a comprehensive reference for scholars and graduate students engaged in formal syntax. Readers frequently note the high academic density and technical rigor required to engage with the specialized arguments presented throughout the chapters.
Page Count:
707
Publication Date:
2011-01-01
ISBN-10:
0191743860
ISBN-13:
9780191743863
Syntax
Linguistics
Philosophy of
