Grammar and Meaning. A Semantic Approach to English Grammar

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Autore:  Howard Jackson

Editore:  Longman

Luogo di stampa:  New York

Anno pubblicazione:  1990

Collana:  Learning About Language

Grammar and Meaning is an introduction to the study of grammar of contemporary English. It provides an impressive survey of all the main areas of English grammar, from words through to sentences and texts. It introduces and explains the linguistic terms needed to talk about the ways in which language works, from simple terms like adjective to more complex terms like non-finite clause. To meet the needs of both students and scholars, Howard Jackson has produced an innovative approach to the study of English grammar. Instead of concentrating on the formal and theoretical discussion of grammar, as many introductions do, this original analysis examines the 'meanings' we want to express when we use language. Beginning with the question, "What do we talk about?", it goes on to investigate how these meanings are structured in the grammar of English. These notions are closer to our ordinary understanding of what language is doing, and therefore the forms and structures of grammar are more easily grasped. The book is extensively illustrated with examples from real English. With analytical exercises in each chapter and a comprehensive glossary of terms, the book will prove and invaluable aid to students of English language, linguistics and English as a Foreign Language, whilst also being accessible to anyone who studies English grammar as part of their course.

Condizione prodotto:
Esemplare in buone condizioni. Copertina/Sovracopertina con tracce di polvere e segni d'usura. Ingiallimento delle pagine e tagli con tracce di polvere. Testo in inglese. Text in English. Book in good condition. Yellowed pages and edges with traces of dust. Yellowed cover/jacket with spots of dust and signs of use.

Codice ISBN:  0582028752

Codice EAN:  9780582028753

Pagine:  XII;292

Formato:  Brossura

Dimensioni (cm):
Altezza:  22
Larghezza:  14

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