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This important new work explores the key linguistic issues of syntactic theory, comparative syntax, and the study of language acquisition. Written by Luigi Rizzi, one of the discipline's leading authorities, some of the essays collected here have already been profoundly influential in their field. Others are published here for the first time, and present important new directions for linguistic research. the theory of principles and parameters, with special reference to the properties and functioning of the pronominal systems the theory of locality the detailed study of syntactic configurations, leading to a refined cartography of structural positions the theory-conscious comparative study of language acquisition and language development This book represents an essential text for any linguist with a particular interest in syntax and language acquistion.

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Author:   Luigi Rizzi
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Volume:   No.7
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.657kg
ISBN:  

9780415215497

ISBN 10:   0415215498
Pages:   384
Publication Date:   22 June 2000
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

1. Introduction Part I: Principles and Parameters in the Pronominal Systems 2. Null objects in Italian and the theory of pro 3. Three issues in Romance dialectology 4. Some notes on Romance cliticization Part II: Locality 5. On chain formation 6. On the Anaphor-agreement effect 7. Argument-adjunct (a)symmetries 8. Direct perception, government and Thematic Sharing Part III: Cartography 9. Residual Verb Second and the Wh Criterion 10. The fine structure of the left periphery Part IV: Acquistion 11. Early null subjects and root null subjects 12. Remarks on linguistic theory and language development: The case of root infinitives

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