the development of chomskyan generative grammar: from the standard theory to the minimalist program

This book explores the major theories of generative grammar from a historical perspective, providing an overview and tracing the evolution of this linguistic framework.

Mei Deming is PhD in linguistics, professor of linguistics and applied linguistics at Shanghai International Studies University, China. His research fields include formal syntax, philosophy of language, policy studies in foreign language education, English curriculum design, textbook development and assessment, translation and interpretation studies.

Tong Helong is Professor of Linguistics at the College of Foreign Languages, Shanghai Maritime University, China. His current research revolves around formal syntax, syntax-semantics interface, comparative syntax, applied linguistics, and translation studies.