Michael Stubbs Livres

This book fills a gap in studies of meaning by providing detailed case studies of attested corpus data on the meanings of words and phrases.

Exploring the complexities of literacy, this book presents a sociolinguistic theory that integrates psychological, linguistic, and social dimensions. It examines the interplay between written and spoken language, particularly the nuances of English spelling, while addressing the social, educational, and technological influences on literacy. Furthermore, it critiques deprivation theory in the context of educational failure, emphasizing the significant impact of teachers' attitudes toward students' language on reading success.

Innovative perspectives on future challenges and opportunities in the built environment are explored, targeting professionals involved in its conception, planning, design, funding, construction, occupation, and management. The book encourages a proactive approach to navigating the complexities of upcoming decades, emphasizing the importance of adaptability and forward-thinking strategies in shaping sustainable and resilient spaces.

The study of naturally occurring connected discourse, spoken or written is one of the most promising and rapidly developing areas of linguistics. Traditional linguistics has concentrated on the analysis of single sentence or isolated speech acts.