Introduction to government and binding theory - Liliane Haegeman

Since its first publication in 1991 Liliane Haegeman's Introductionto Government and Binding Theory has become established as the mostauthoritative introduction to the Principles and Parametersapproach to syntactic theory. This new edition has been extensivelyupdated throughout. Major structural changes include new chapterson Functional Heads and Head Movement and on RelativizedMinimality. Discussions of a number of topics missing from or notpaid due attention in the first edition have been integrated orexpanded, for example: the structure of small clauses (in chaprer2), chain formation (in chapter 6), and reconstruction, multiplemovement, wh-absorption, Full Interpretation, and expletivereplacement (in chapter 9). The copious exercises have been revisedto increase potential for creativty and flexibility of approach.New exericases highlight further controversial issues.

In short, this book offers a complete, updated introduction to thecurrent state of Government and Binding Theory, suitable forreaders with some basic knowledge of generative linguistics.