Merge and the Strong Minimalist Thesis

by Robert C. Berwick, T. Daniel Seely, Noam Chomsky

The goal of this contribution to the Elements series is to closely examine Merge, its form, its function, and its central role in current linguistic theory. It explores what it does (and does not do), why it has the form it has, and its development over time. The basic idea behind Merge is quite simple. However, Merge interacts, in intricate ways, with other components including the language's interfaces, laws of nature, and certain language-specific...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1009343262
• ISBN13: 9781009343268
• Release Date: December 2023
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 75 Pages
• Weight: 0.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"