Contents; Abbreviations; 1 Introduction; 2 Grammatical relations across languages; 3 Relational Grammar; 4 Role and Reference Grammar; 5 Transformational Grammar; Notes; References; Index
Summary
Patrick Farrell explains how grammatical relations are characterized in competing theories of grammar and reveals the different theories' merits and limitations. He compares mainstream generative-transformational theory with formalist and functionalist approaches, showing points of convergence and divergence. This is an ideal introduction to the field for graduate students and will be a useful reference for theoretical syntacticians of all persuasions. - ;Patrick Farrell explains how grammatical relations are characterized in modern theories of grammar. He describes the historical development
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 217-229) and index
