Aspects of Linguistic Theory and Greek Syntax

A detailed appraisal of selected papers from Halpert et al. 2009 (Proceedings of the 2007 Workshop in Greek Syntax and Semantics at MIT) is offered here. It must be recognized that the selections represent only a small section of the wide spectrum which is Greek Linguistics today. The five papers selected for attention here reflect the reviewer’s main interests but the volume as a whole contains a rich array of subjects, of theoretical orientations, and of language areas treated (beyond Greek). What is especially pleasing and encouraging about the entire volume is the number of non-Greek linguists who were chosen to offer commentary on papers and who were interested and familiar enough with Greek linguistic research to enter into scientific dialogue as commentators with the authors. Thus, Greek Linguistics is no longer isolated and its contribution is not restricted to Greek but it creates, extends and stimulates linguistic researchers everywhere.