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Hornstein, Norbert.

A theory of syntax : minimal operations and universal grammar / Norbert Hornstein. - Cambridge, UK ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2009. - ix, 194 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 181-189) and index.

Minimalism and Darwin's problem -- Deriving c-command -- Labels, recursion and movement -- Some thoughts on adjunction -- The emerging picture : basic operations, FL and the minimalist program -- Stop AGREEing! keep moving! -- Conclusions, consequences and more questions.

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Grammar, Comparative and general--Syntax.
Minimalist theory (Linguistics)
Language and languages--Origin.
Evolution.

P291 / .H662 2009

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