Rightward movement phenomena in linguistics

This text demonstrates that some properties of rightward movement phenomena (a cover term referring to sentences in which an element appears to be 'displaced' to the right) may be derived from syntactic principles and interface conditions within the framework of the generative grammar/minimalist program.

It also argues that certain properties, which up to now have been dealt with purely in regards to syntax, can be better accounted for in terms of language processing; accordingly, the human parser should undertake explanations of part of the competence system's output.

The volume's analysis of rightward movement phenomena leads to the conclusion that phrasal rightward movement rules in syntax fail to follow specific principles.