This book provides a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the major issues in syntactic theory, including phrase structure, the lexicon, case theory, movement, and locality conditions.







Walks the student through complicated analyses, pointing out common mistakes and how to avoid them

Includes extensive foreign language examples and exercises

Contains exercises designed both to cement foundational knowledge and to take the student to the next level

Accompanied by a supplementary website with sample problems, chapter summaries and relevant links: http://www.blackwellpublishing.com/carnie