A formal syntax for transformational grammar

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MSS-2020-7.3

Maker

Robert W. Doran
Joyce Friedman
Stanford University

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Abstract: "A formal definition of the syntax of a transformational grammar is given using a modified Backus Naur Form as the metalanguage. Syntax constraints and interpretation are added in English. The underlying model is that presented by Chomsky in Aspects of the Theory of Syntax. Definitions are given for the basic concepts of tree, analysis, restriction, complex symbol, and structural change, as well as for the major components of a transformational grammar, phase structure, lexicon and transformations..." --Title page.
"This research was supported in part by the United States Air Force Electronic Systems Division, under Contract F19628-C-0035"--Cover.
"Stanford University Computer Science Department Computational Linguistics Project March 1968" --Cover.

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i, 47 pages ; 28 cm

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Robert W. Doran Collection

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Robert W. Doran et al. Mar 1968. A formal syntax for transformational grammar, MSS-2020-7.3. Walsh Memorial Library, The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Stanford California United States of America North America Americas

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Computer programming History Computers Study and teaching

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Ephemera and manuscripts Walsh Memorial Library

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Name/Title: External formats accepted by transformational grammar testing system Maker: Robert W. Doran Production date: 12 Sep 1967 Accession number: MSS-2020-7.4 See full details

Name/Title: Free field input program - KFREAD Maker: Robert W. Doran Production date: 31 Oct 1966 Accession number: MSS-2020-7.5 See full details

Name/Title: Informal description of external formats for transformational grammars. Maker: Unknown Production date: 25 Apr 1967 Accession number: MSS-2020-7.6 See full details

Name/Title: Specifications for external format of phase structure Maker: Unknown Production date: 11 Jan 1966 Accession number: MSS-2020-7.7 See full details

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