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About the Author
Richard S. Kayne is Silver Professor of Linguistics at New York University. He received an A.B. in mathematics from Columbia College and a Ph.D in linguistics from M.I.T. He subsequently taught at the University of Paris VIII, at M.I.T., and at the CUNY Graduate Center. He has three honorary degrees and has previously published four collections of papers and two other books.
Reviews
A new essay by Richard Kayne is invariably an exciting moment for students of language. Each is a gem, scrupulously executed, with challenging insights. This collection is a landmark contribution by a scholar with unique achievements and impact on the discipline. * Noam Chomsky, Laureate Professor of Linguistics, University of Arizona *
In this book, Richard Kayne, the leading pioneer in the art of comparing languages, does not only offer illuminating insights on core syntactic phenomena; by dissecting what there is, he uncovers what there could be and by doing so he shows us how a powerful theory can guide the analysis. A true landmark in the fascinating enterprise of characterising the class of possible human languages. * Andrea Moro, Professor of General Linguistics at the Institute for Advanced Study (IUSS), Pavia, Italy *
Another impressive collection of articles by one of today's most influential linguists, who has opened entirely new areas of research. In this volume he presents new developments concerning linear order, comparative syntax, and the role of silent elements. Truly inspiring. * Guglielmo Cinque, Professor of Linguistics, Ca' Foscari University of Venice, Italy *
Book Information
ISBN 9780190863586
Author Richard S. Kayne
Format Hardback
Page Count 448
Imprint Oxford University Press Inc
Publisher Oxford University Press Inc
Weight(grams) 771g
Dimensions(mm) 160mm * 239mm * 25mm