English Syntax: An IntroductionAndrew Radford

2000 د.ج

First published in 2004, this textbook offers a concise, clear, and accessible introduction to contemporary syntactic theory, focusing on key concepts from Chomsky’s Minimalist Program. Designed for students with little or no prior grammatical knowledge, Andrew Radford guides readers through English syntax, starting with elementary concepts and gradually progressing to more advanced topics.

Each chapter includes a workbook section with helpful hints, exercises, and model answers, making it suitable for both classroom use and self-study. The book also features a comprehensive 40-page glossary of technical terms. Written in a highly readable and concrete style, it presents complex syntactic ideas in a way that is easier for students to grasp. This abridged version of Radford’s major textbook Minimalist Syntax serves as an ideal short introduction to current syntactic theory.