Publications: Prof David Adger
Adger D(2020).
Syntax and the failure of analogical generalization: A commentary on Ambridge (2020). First Language
Mackay AW, Adger D, Bond AL, Giles S, Ochu E(2019).
Straight-washing ecological legacies. Nature Ecology and Evolution
vol. 3,
(12)
Thoms G, Adger D, Heycock C, Smith J(2019).
Syntactic variation and auxiliary contraction: The surprising case of scots. Language
vol. 95,
(3)
421-455.
Adger D(2019).
Language Unlimited The Science Behind Our Most Creative Power. Oxford University Press, USA
Martin A, Ratitamkul T, Abels K, Adger D, Culbertson J(2019).
Cross-linguistic evidence for cognitive universals in the noun phrase. Linguistics Vanguard
vol. 5,
(1)
Adger D(2017).
The limitations of structural priming are not the limits of linguistic theory. BEHAVIORAL AND BRAIN SCIENCES
vol. 40,
Article ARTN e283,
ADGER DJ(2017).
Structure, Use, and Syntactic Ecology in Language Obsolecence. Canadian Journal of Linguistics
ADGER DJ, CHESHIRE J, HALL D(2017).
Multicultural London English and social and educational policies. Languages, Society & Policy
ADGER DJ(2017).
Restrictiveness Matters. Psychonomic Bulletin and Review
ADGER DJ(2016).
Language variability in syntactic theory. Rethinking Parameters,
Editors: Eguren, L, Fernández-Soriano, O, Mendikoetxea, A,
Oxford University Press
(New York),
Adger D(2015).
More misrepresentation: A response to Behme and Evans 2015. Lingua
vol. 162,
160-166.
Adger D(2015).
Mythical myths: Comments on Vyvyan Evans' "The Language Myth". Lingua
vol. 158,
76-80.
Adger D, Svenonius P(2015).
Linguistic explanation and domain specialization: a case study in bound variable anaphora. Front Psychol
vol. 6,
Adger D(2015).
Syntax. Wiley Interdisciplinary Reviews: Cognitive Science
vol. 6,
(2)
131-147.
Culbertson J, Adger D(2014).
Language learners privilege structured meaning over surface frequency. PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
vol. 111,
(16)
5842-5847.
ADGER DJ(2014).
Variability and Grammatical Architecture. Linguistic Variation in the Minimalist Framework,
Oxford University Press
(Oxford),
Adger D(2013).
Constructions and Grammatical Explanation: Comments on Goldberg. MIND & LANGUAGE
vol. 28,
(4)
466-478.
Cheshire J, Adger D, Fox S(2013).
Relative who and the actuation problem. LINGUA
vol. 126,
51-77.
Adger D(2012).
A Syntax of Substance. MIT Press
Harbour D, Watkins LJ, Adger D(2012).
INFORMATION STRUCTURE, DISCOURSE STRUCTURE, AND NOUN PHRASE POSITION IN KIOWA. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF AMERICAN LINGUISTICS
vol. 78,
(1)
97-126.
Harbour D, Watkins LJ, Adger D(2012).
Information structure, discourse structure, and noun phrase position in Kiowa. International Journal of American Linguistics
vol. 78,
(1)
97-126.
ADGER DJ(2011).
Bare Resumptives. Resumptive Pronouns at the Interfaces,
Editors: Rouveret, A,
John Benjamins
(Amsterdam),
Mesoudi A, McElligott AG, Adger D(2011).
Introduction: integrating genetic and cultural evolutionary approaches to language. Hum Biol
vol. 83,
(2)
141-151.
Adger D, Svenonius P(2011).
Features in Minimalist Syntax. The Oxford Handbook of Linguistic Minimalism,
ADGER DJ(2011).
Clefted Situations: a Note on Expeletives in Scottish Gaelic Clefts. Formal Approaches to Celtic Linguistics,
Cambridge Scholars Publishers
(Cambridge),
Adger D(2010).
A Minimalist theory of feature structure. Features: Perspectives on a Key Notion in Linguistics,
Adger D(2010).
Gaelic morphology. The Edinburgh Companion to the Gaelic Language,
Adger D, Smith J(2010).
Variation in agreement: A lexical feature-based approach. LINGUA
vol. 120,
(5)
1109-1134.
Adger D(2010).
A Minimalist Theory of Feature Structures. Features,
Editors: Kibort, A, Corbett, GG,
Oxford University Press, USA
Adger D(2009).
Gaelic Morphology. The Edinburgh Companion to the Gaelic Language,
Editors: Watson, M, Macleod, M,
Edinburgh University Press
(Edinburgh),
Adger D(2009).
Gaelic Syntax. The Edinburgh Companion to the Gaelic Language,
Editors: Watson, M, Macleod, M,
Edinburgh Univ Pr
Adger D, Harbour D, Watkins LJ(2009).
Mirrors and Microparameters: Phrase Structure beyond Free Word Order. Cambridge University Press
(Cambridge),
Harbour D, ADGER D, Bejar S(2008).
Phi theory: Phi-features across interfaces and modules. Oxford University Press
Harbour D, Adger D(2008).
Why Phi?. Phi-Theory: Phi-Features across Modules and Interfaces,
Editors: DA, DH, Béjar, S,
Oxford University Press
(Oxford),
Adger D(2007).
Variability and modularity: A response to Hudson. J LINGUIST
vol. 43,
(3)
695-700.
Adger D(2007).
Review of arguments and structure: Studies on the architecture of the sentence. LINGUA
vol. 117,
(10)
1826-1832.
Trousdale G, Adger D(2007).
Special issue on English dialect syntax - Preface by the guest editors. ENGL LANG LINGUIST
vol. 11,
257-259.
Adger D, Trousdale G(2007).
Variation in English syntax: theoretical implications. ENGL LANG LINGUIST
vol. 11,
261-278.
Adger D, HARBOUR DA(2007).
Syntax and Syncretisms of the Person Case Constraint. Syntax
vol. 10,
(1)
2-37.
Adger D(2007).
Pronouns Postpose at PF. Linguistic Inquiry
vol. 38,
Article 2,
343–349-343–349.
Adger D(2007).
Pronouns postpose at PF. LINGUIST INQ
vol. 38,
(2)
343-349.
ADGER D, Harbour D(2007).
The Syntax and Syncretisms of the Person Case Constraint. Syntax
vol. 10,
(1)
2-37.
Adger D, HARBOUR D(2007).
The syntax and Syncretisms of the Person Case Constraint. Syntax
vol. 10,
Adger D(2007).
Three domains of finiteness: a Minimalist perspective. Finiteness: all over the clause,
Editors: Nikolaeva, I,
OUP
(Oxford),
Adger D(2007).
Variability and Modularity: A Response to Hudson. Journal of Linguistics
vol. 43,
(3)
695-700.
ADGER DJ, Ramchand G (2006).
Psych nouns and the structure of predication.
Conference: NELS36
Adger D(2006).
Combinatorial variability. J LINGUIST
vol. 42,
(3)
503-530.
Adger D(2006).
Remarks on minimalist feature theory and move. J LINGUIST
vol. 42,
(3)
663-673.
ADGER DJ(2006).
Post Syntactic Movement and the Old Irish Verb. Natural Langugae and Linguistic Theory
vol. 24,
(3)
605-654.
Adger D(2006).
Post-syntactic movement and the old Irish verb. NAT LANG LINGUIST TH
vol. 24,
(3)
605-654.
Adger D(2006).
Combinatorial Variability. Journal of Linguistics
vol. 42,
503-530-503-530.
ADGER DJ, Breheny R(2006).
Commentary on exaption and linguistic explanation. Lingua
vol. 115.12,
1673-1677.
ADGER DJ, Ramchand G(2006).
Dialect variation in Gaelic relative clauses. Rannsachadh na Gaidhlig,
Editors: McLeod, W,
Dunedin Academic Press
(Edinburgh),
Adger D, Ramchand G (2006).
Psych nouns and predication. Proceedings of NELS 36.
Editors: Davis, C, Deal, A, Zabbal, Y,
89–102-89–102.
Adger D(2006).
Remarks on Minimalist Feature Theory and Move. Journal of Linguistics
vol. 42,
663–673-663–673.
Adger D (2005).
Fracturing the Adjective: Evidence from the Gaelic Comparative.
Notes: http://ling.auf.net/lingBuzz/000256
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Adger D, Ramchand G(2005).
Merge and move: Wh-dependencies revisited. LINGUISTIC INQUIRY
vol. 36,
(2)
161-193.
Adger D, Smith J(2005).
Variation and the Minimalist Program. Syntax and Variation: Reconciling the Biological and the Social,
Editors: Cornips, L, Corrigan, K,
John Benjamins
(Amsterdam),
ADGER DJ, Tsoulas G(2004).
Circumstantial adverbials and Aspect. The Syntax of Adverbials, S. Engelberg, J.R. Austin, G. Rauh, eds,
John Benjamins
ADGER DJ, de Cat C(2004).
Core Questions about the Edge. Peripheries: syntactic edges and their effects, Adger, D et al, eds,
Kluwer
(Dordrecht),
ADGER D, de Cat C, Tsoulas G(2004).
Peripheries: syntactic edges and their effects. Kluwer Academic
(Dordrecht),
ADGER D(2003).
Core Syntax : a minimalist approach. Oxford University Press
(Oxford),
ADGER DJ, Harbour D, Bejar S(2003).
Directionality in Allomorphy: a reply to Carstairs-McCarthy. Transactions of the Philological Society
vol. 101.1,
109-115.
Adger D, Béjar S, Harbour D(2003).
Directionality of allomorphy: a reply to Carstairs-McCarthy. Transactions of the Philological Society
vol. 101,
Article 1,
109-115.
Adger D, Ramchand G(2003).
Predication and Equation. Linguistic Inquiry
vol. 34,
(3)
325-359.
Adger D, Ramchand G(2003).
Predication and equation. LINGUISTIC INQUIRY
vol. 34,
(3)
325-359.
ADGER DJ, Ramchand G (2002).
Phases and Interpretability.
Conference: Proceedings of WCCFL 20, Cascadilla Press, Somerville, Megerdoomain, K. and Bar-el, L.A (eds)
Adger D, Quer J(2001).
The Syntax and Semantics of Unselected Embedded Questions. Language
vol. 77,
(1)
107-133.
Adger D, Quer J(2001).
The syntax and semantics of unselected embedded questions. LANGUAGE
vol. 77,
(1)
107-133.
Adger D (2001).
A predicational head in Scottish Gaelic.
Notes: ms. University of York
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Adger D, Béjar S, Harbour D (2001).
Allomorphy: Adjacency and Agree.
Notes: Paper presented at the 24th GLOW colloqium, Braga
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ADGER DJ, Rhys CS(2001).
Eliminating disjunction in lexical specification. Lexical Specification and Insertion. P. Coopmans, M. Everaert & J. Grimshaw, eds,
John Benjamins
ADGER DJ (2001).
V1 Phenomena and the Syntax Prosody Interface.
Conference: Proceedings of WCCFL 19, Cascadilla Press, Somerville, R. Billeray and B.D. Lillehaugen (eds)
Adger D(2000).
Feature checking under adjacency and VSO clause structure. Syntax and Semantics
vol. 32,
79-100.
Adger D, Tsoulas G (2000).
Aspect and lower VP Adverbials. Adverbs and Adjunction.
Editors: Alexiadou, A, Svenonius, P,
1-19-1-19.
Adger D, Rhys C(2000).
Eliminating Disjunction in Lexical Specification. Lexical Specification and Insertion,
Editors: Coopmans, P, Everaert, M, Grimshaw, J,
John Benjamins
(Amsterdam),
Adger D (2000).
First position and the syntax/prosody interface: Old Irish preverbs. WCCFL 19: PROCEEDINGS OF THE 19TH WEST COAST CONFERENCE ON FORMAL LINGUISTICS.
Editors: Billerey, R, Lillehaugen, BD,
1-14.
ADGER D(2000).
Stress and phrasal syntax. Linguistic Analysis
vol. 33,
(3-4)
238-266.
Adger D(2000).
VSO Clause structure and morphological feature checking. Syntactic Categories,
Editors: Borsley, R,
Academic Press
(New York),
Adger D, Ramchand G (1999).
Avoiding Symmetry: the syntax and semantics of copular constructions in Scottish Gaelic.
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Adger D, Smith J (1999).
Optionality in the Spellout Component: evidence from a non-standard dialect of English.
Notes: paper presented at the Linguistics Association of Great Britain Conference, York
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Adger D (1999).
Predication and comparison in Scottish Gaelic.
Notes: paper presented at the Third Celtic Linguistics Conference, Dublin
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Adger D(1999).
Specifiers in Generative Grammar. Specifiers: Minimalist Approaches,
Editors: Adger, D, Pintzuk, S, Plunket, B, Tsoulas, G et al.,
Oxford University Press
(Oxford),
Adger D, Pintzuk S, Plunkett B, Tsoulas G(1999).
Specifiers: minimalist approaches. Oxford University Press
(Oxford),
Adger D, Tsoulas G (1999).
The Syntax and Semantics of Merge. Proceedings of the Third Langues et Grammaire.
Editors: Sauzet, P,
5-20-5-20.
Adger D, Quer J(1998).
Clausal Polar Determiners in Catalan Embedded Questions. Studies on the Syntax of Central Romance Languages,
Editors: Roca, F, Fontana, J,
University of Girona Press
(Girona),
Adger D(1997).
VSO order and weak pronouns in goidelic celtic. Canadian Journal of Linguistics
vol. 42,
(1-2)
9-29.
Adger D(1997).
VSO order and weak pronouns in Goidelic Celtic. Canadian Journal of Linguistics
vol. 42,
(1)
9-29.
Adger D(1997).
Deriving the Parameterisation of the Mapping Hypothesis. Studies on Universal Grammar and Typological Variation,
Editors: Alexiadou, A, Hall, T,
John Benjamins
(Amsterdam),
Adger D, Quer J (1997).
Subjunctives, Clausal Polarity Items and Unselected Embedded Questions. Proceedings of the North Eastern Linguistics Society (NELS) 27.
Editors: Kusumoto, K,
170-188-170-188.
Adger D(1996).
Agreement, aspect and measure phrases in Scottish Gaelic. The Syntax of the Celtic Languages,
Editors: Borsley, R, Roberts, I,
Cambridge University Press
(Cambridge),
Adger D(1996).
Economy and Optionality: the Interpretation of Subjects in Italian. Probus
vol. 8,
(2)
117-135.
Adger D, Rhys C (1994).
Argument Structure and the English Gerund. Functional Categories, Argument Structure and Parametric Variation.
Editors: Rhys, CS, Adger, D, Klopp, AV,
27-48-27-48.
Adger D (1994).
Functional Heads and Interpretation. University of Edinburgh, Centre for Cognitive Science ,
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Adger D (1994).
Meaning, Movement and Economy. Proceedings of the West Coast Conference on Formal Linguistics (WCCFL) 13.
Editors: Aranovich, R, Byrne, W, Preuss, S, Senturia, M et al.,
451-466-451-466.
Adger D (1993).
Aspectual Chains and Quasi-Arguments. MIT Working Papers in Linguistics, Volume 20.
Adger D (1993).
The Licensing of Quasi-Arguments. Proceedings of Console 1.
Editors: Ackema, P, Schoorlemmer, M,
1-18-1-18.