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OverviewParametric variation in linguistic theory refers to the systematic grammatical variation permitted by the human language faculty. Although still widely assumed, the parametric theory of variation has in recent years been subject to re-evaluation and critique. The Null Subject Parameter, which determines among other things whether or not a language allows the suppression of subject pronouns, is one of the best-known and most widely discussed examples of a parameter. Nevertheless its status in current syntactic theory is highly controversial. This book is a defence of the parametric approach to linguistic variation, set within the framework of the Minimalist Program. It discusses syntactic variation in the light of recent developments in linguistic theory, focusing on issues such as the formal nature of minimalist parameters, the typology of null-subject language systems and the way in which parametric choices can be seen to underlie the synchronic and diachronic patterns observed in natural languages. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Theresa Biberauer (University of Cambridge University of Cambridge and Stellenbosch University University of Cambridge and Stellenbosch University Senior Research Associate, University of Cambridge) , Anders Holmberg (University of Newcastle upon Tyne University of Umea University of Newcastle upon Tyne) , Ian RobertsPublisher: Cambridge University Press Imprint: Cambridge University Press ISBN: 9781282651739ISBN 10: 1282651730 Pages: 376 Publication Date: 10 December 2009 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Electronic book text Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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