The book explores the concept of apposition in linguistics, examining its role and application across different forms of speech and writing. It delves into how apposition enhances clarity and meaning, providing a thorough analysis of its usage in various contexts. Through detailed discussions, it highlights the significance of apposition in language structure and communication.
Now in its second edition, this is a step-by-step guide to creating and analyzing linguistic corpora. It has been extensively updated to reflect the new developments in this rapidly evolving field, and is illustrated with a wide range of examples, making it essential reading for students in all areas of linguistics.
Offering a comprehensive overview of English linguistics, this introduction explores key concepts and theories within the field. It covers various aspects such as phonetics, syntax, semantics, and sociolinguistics, making it accessible for beginners while still engaging for those with some background knowledge. The book emphasizes the dynamic nature of the English language and its evolution, providing readers with valuable insights into its structure and usage.
A Linguistic Study of American Punctuation is the first full-length treatment of American punctuation that is descriptive rather than prescriptive. The book has two to detail the relationship between punctuation and linguistic structure (syntax, prosody, semantics, and pragmatics) and to describe how this relationship affected the practice of punctuation in a collection of written texts taken from the Brown University Corpus of American English.