Lexical-Functional Grammar An Introduction
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A clear introduction to lexical-functional grammar (LFG), this outstanding textbook sets out a formal approach to the study of language using a step-by-step approach and rich language data. Data from English and a range of other languages is used to illustrate the main concepts, allowing those students not accustomed to working with cross-linguistic data to familiarize themselves with the theory, while also enabling those interested in how the theory can account for more challenging data sets to extend their learning.…
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Key features
- An up-to-date introduction suited to beginners, especially those with no previous exposure to contemporary syntactic theories
- Takes a step-by-step approach that builds up the framework of lexical-functional grammar
- Uses data from English and a range of other languages to illustrate the tools of the analysis. For each phenomenon introduced, there is an example both from both English (where English has the phenomenon) and a typologically diverse set of other languages
- Includes exercises for a range of skill levels, from fundamental questions to more complex analytical exercises
About the book
- DOI https://doi.org/10.1017/9781316756584
- Subjects Grammar and Syntax,Language and Linguistics
- Format: Hardback
- Publication date: 01 August 2019
- ISBN: 9781107170568
- Dimensions (mm): 247 x 174 mm
- Weight: 0.61kg
- Page extent: 228 pages
- Availability: Available, despatch within 1-2 weeks
- Format: Paperback
- Publication date: 01 August 2019
- ISBN: 9781316621653
- Dimensions (mm): 247 x 174 mm
- Weight: 0.47kg
- Page extent: 228 pages
- Availability: Available, despatch within 1-2 weeks
- Format: Digital
- Publication date: 21 June 2019
- ISBN: 9781316756584
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