This series brings together seminal essays from some of the most influential linguists of recent decades. Each volume focuses on the work of a single prominent scholar, making their most significant contributions to linguistics accessible in one place for the first time. It serves as an invaluable resource for students, academics, and anyone interested in a deeper understanding of modern linguistic theory's evolution. This collection offers a compendium of thought that has shaped our understanding of language.
The book compiles the author's pivotal contributions to generative grammar, offering a comprehensive exploration of key theories in linguistics. Through a collection of significant works, it delves into the intricacies of language structure and the underlying principles that govern linguistic expression, making it a valuable resource for scholars and students in the field.
The book delves into the intricate relationship between syntax, case marking, and argument structure, presenting new analyses by Miyagawa. It explores topics such as numeral quantifier stranding, ditransitive constructions, and the nominative/genitive alternation. Additionally, it offers a syntactic perspective on lexical and syntactic causatives, along with historical changes in accusative case marking from Old to Modern Japanese. These analyses highlight the interconnectedness of case marking, argument structure, and word order in linguistic theory.