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Theorizing about syntax : independent thinking and motivated reasoning / Yafei Li.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Li, Yafei, Author.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Grammar, Comparative and general--Syntax.
- Grammar, Comparative and general.
- Linguistics--Research--Psychological aspects.
- Linguistics.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (xiii, 210 pages) : illustrations
- black and white
- illustrations
- Place of Publication:
- Cambridge, United Kingdom ; New York, NY : Cambridge University Press, 2026.
- Summary:
- "Illustrated with case studies throughout, this is the first work to examine the negative and positive roles of Motivated Reasoning in linguistic research, from the formulation of specific analyses to their assessments in the submission-and-review system at the academic core. It is essential reading for academic researchers in linguistics"-- Provided by publisher.
- Contents:
- Minimality
- LF movement
- Head movement
- Introspective thoughts on independent thinking and motivated reasoning.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Online resource; title from PDF title page (Cambridge Core, viewed November 3, 2026)
- Other Format:
- Print version: Li, Yafei Theorizing about syntax
- ISBN:
- 9781009428811
- 1009428810
- OCLC:
- 1573111608
- Publisher Number:
- CIPO000432526
- Access Restriction:
- Restricted for use by site license
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