This volume provides a comprehensive view of the current issues in contemporary syntactic theory. Written by an international assembly of leading specialists in the field, these 2 original articles serve as a useful reference for various areas of grammar. * Contains 23 articles written by an international assembly of specialists in the field. * The lucidly written articles grant accessibility to crucial areas of syntactic theory. * Contrasting theories are represented. * Contains an informative introduction and extensive bibliography which serves as a reference tool for both students and professional linguists.