The role of the lexicon in syntactic theory (Syntax and the Lexicon, 1992) (original) (raw)

The volume addresses key theoretical frameworks in understanding the lexicon's role in syntactic theory, specifically focusing on predicate-argument structure, morphology, and grammatical relations. It critiques historical approaches, such as Chomsky's Standard Theory, examining how subcategorization, selectional restrictions, and category labels have evolved or been discarded in light of newer theoretical insights, including debates surrounding transformational movement and lexicalist analyses. Contributions from various authors illustrate ongoing discussions in the field.