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This vol in the Studies in Natural Language and Linguistic Theory series contains 5 Chpts & examines the projection of underlying structures from the lexicon. Questions arising from the proposal outlined by Timothy Stowell ("Origins of Phrase Structure," PhD dissertation, Massachusetts Instit Technology, 1981) that universal grammar contains no phrase structure rules are addressed. A framework is outlined in which the role of the X-bar schema is reduced to a minimum. (1) Modularity in Underlying Structure - outlines the theoretical framework of the analysis. It is argued that projection from the lexicon occurs freely, & that independent principles restrict the output of the general rule "Project Alpha." (2) Syntactic Projection and Licensing - presents a detailed outline of the way in which underlying structures are projected from the lexicon in a grammar without phrase structure rules. This projection involves mapping between predicate argument structure & syntax, constrained by various conditions & principles. It is argued that the bar level is not a primitive of the grammar. Consequences of Project Alpha are examined. (3) On Configurationality Parameters - considers the possibility that a parameter of configurationality might govern variation of the projection principles. Data favoring the existence of the configurationality parameter are evaluated & shown not to establish its existence. Instead, a theory of several interacting parameters is developed, which is compatible with the hypothesis that all parameters of variation can be learned as part of the learning of lexical items. (4) Projection, Pronouns, and Parsing in Navajo Syntax - examines the properties of Navajo that have led to its being classified as a nonconfigurational language. The Navajo data appear to require special devices for the mapping of surface strings onto abstract structure, which are not like those required, eg, for English. However, closer examination reveals that in most cases the same mechanisms are involved & that Navajo word formation need not be considered as typologically distinct from word formation in better studied languages. (5) Concluding Remarks - summarizes the findings presented in each chapter & discusses the implications of the proposals set forth. Bibliog. B. Annesser Murray