The Antisymmetry of Syntax - (Linguistic Inquiry Monographs) by Richard S Kayne (Paperback)

The Antisymmetry of Syntax is a groundbreaking book that challenges the conventional wisdom on Universal Grammar (UG) and word order.

The author, Richard Kayne, proposes a restrictive theory of phrase structure and linear order that denies the assumption that UG allows multiple linear orders for a given hierarchical representation.

Through rigorous analysis and compelling arguments, Kayne shows that phrase structure always determines linear order, and any deviation in linear order must also be reflected in hierarchical structure.

This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the intricacies of language and the nature of human cognition.