English Syntax and Argumentation by Bas Aarts Paperback Book

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE English Syntax and Argumentation by Bas Aarts This book provides a complete and detailed overview of modern English syntax, and offers a thorough grounding in the essentials of sentence structure and syntactic argumentation. Clear, accessible and comprehensive, it contains a wealth of material to support readers in consolidating their learning and knowledge at every step, from basic concepts to more advanced topics.Now in its sixth edition, this textbook includes:- fully updated chapters- refreshed learning materials- a fully revised glossary, list of reference works, and bibliographyEquipped with lists of key concept, exercises and further reading suggestions in each chapter, as well as a detailed answer key at the end of the book, this highly accessible, engaging and supportive text covers all the topics needed for a confident understanding of English syntax. FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Bas Aarts is Professor of English Linguistics and Director of the Survey of English Usage at University College London, UK. Table of Contents Preface to the Sixth EditionPart I: Grammatical Form and Grammatical Function1. Introduction2. Grammatical Form: Words, Word Classes and Phrases3. Grammatical Function4. More on Form: Clauses and Sentences5. The Grammatical Form – Grammatical Function InterfacePart II: Elaboration6. Predicates, Arguments and Thematic Roles7. Cross-categorial Generalisations: X-bar Syntax8. More on Clauses9. Movement10. Tense, Aspect and MoodPart III: Argumentation11. Syntactic Argumentation12. Constituency: Movement and Substitution13. Constituency: Some Additional Tests14. Predicates and Arguments RevisitedPart IV: Application15. Information Packaging16. Grammatical Indeterminacy17. Case StudiesGlossaryReference Works: Dictionaries, Encyclopedias, Grammars and Other Publications on the English LanguageBibliographyAnswer Key for the ExercisesIndex Review This textbook contains all the information you need if you are starting your studies of English syntax and acquainting yourself with the art of syntactic argumentation. It is complete, accessible, designed with those who have no previous knowledge of the topic in mind. It is engaging and easy to follow. -- Mariangela Spinillo, University of Westminster, UKThis acclaimed textbook introduces almost everything we need to know about English syntax. In remarkably simple and concise languages, this revitalized edition covers essential concepts of syntax, step-by-step procedures for syntactic argumentation, and even applications of the covered syntactic knowledge to semantics, language variation and processing. This is a must textbook for the study of English syntax. -- Jong-Bok Kim, Kyung Hee University, South Korea Promotional A thorough grounding in the essentials of sentence structure and syntactic argumentation. Details ISBN1350355364 Format Paperback Author Bas Aarts Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Edition Description 6th edition Year 2024 Edition 6th ISBN-13 9781350355361 Imprint Bloomsbury Academic Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Illustrations 242 bw illus Audience Tertiary & Higher Education Publication Date 2024-02-22 UK Release Date 2024-02-22 ISBN-10 1350355364 AU Release Date 2024-05-01 Pages 408 DEWEY 425 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERY No matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENT Peace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:158344566;

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