Phases beyond explanatory adequacy

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Preface v
3. Contents vii
4. Foreword 1
5. Introduction: A framework of phases for linguistic theory 9
6. Phases beyond explanatory adequacy 45
7. Phase periodicity 67
8. Exploring phase based implications regarding clausal architecture. A case study: Why structural Case cannot precede theta 103
9. Phase cycles in service of projection-free syntax 125
10. Feature-splitting Internal Merge and its implications for the elimination of A/A’-position types 173
11. On feature inheritance, defective phases, and the movement–morphology connection 195
12. The size of phases 233
13. Consequences of phases for morpho–phonology 251
14. Phonological interpretation by phase: Sentential stress, domain encapsulation, and edge sensitivity 283
15. Phases and semantics 309
16. Phases in NPs and DPs 343
17. Phases, head movement and second-position effects 385
18. Index of subjects 441