Connectives and Discourse Relations Hardback
by Sandrine (University of Bern, Switzerland) Zufferey, Liesbeth (UCLouvain, Belgium) Degand
Part of the Key Topics in Semantics and Pragmatics series
Hardback
Description
Illustrated with examples from a rich range of languages and genres, this book provides a state-of-the-art introduction to the meanings and functions of connectives, and the discourse relations they communicate.
It begins with theoretical chapters that illustrate the many interfaces present in the study of connectives and discourse relations, using diachronic data to illustrate how connectives incorporate such a wide range of functions in synchronic language use.
The second half of the book presents the rapidly growing body of studies that have used empirical data to assess theories of connectives and discourse relations, spanning fields as diverse as discourse processing, first and second language acquisition, and cross-linguistic studies.
End-of-chapter discussion questions and lists of further readings are included, along with a comprehensive glossary of key terms.
This title is part of the Flip it Open Programme and may also be available open access.
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Out of stock
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:268 pages, Worked examples or Exercises
- Publisher:Cambridge University Press
- Publication Date:29/02/2024
- Category:
- ISBN:9781108832991
Information
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Out of stock
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:268 pages, Worked examples or Exercises
- Publisher:Cambridge University Press
- Publication Date:29/02/2024
- Category:
- ISBN:9781108832991
