Problems in Form and Function: (Language and Being)

Problems in Form and Function: (Language and Being) by Ann Borkin, published by Holtzbrinck in January 1985, offers a focused exploration of the relationship between syntactic, semantic, and pragmatic constraints in language. This edition spans 160 pages and is presented in English, making it accessible to a wide audience interested in linguistic studies.

The book delves into the specific syntactic phenomena of Raising to object position, analyzing how these constraints influence surface structure syntactic outcomes. Borkin’s investigation is primarily centered on English constructions, particularly those involving verbs that embed clauses describing propositions. Readers will find a detailed examination of generative grammar, providing insights into the complexities of language structure and function.