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The Functional Analysis of English: A Hallidayan Approach (Arnold Publication)

Book information

Publisher
Hodder Education Publishers
Year
2004
ISBN
034080680X, 9780340806807
Open Library ID
OL22597190M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
996 kB (1019611 bytes)
Edition
2
Pages
332\332
Scanned
yes
Time added
2012-03-10 16:00:00

Description

This book presents the principles of a Hallidayan approach to language studies, and introduces a set of techniques for the grammatical analysis of English. It includes an overview of the applications of functional grammar that demonstrates the practical importance of linguistic theory and analysis in relation to issues in education and society. This edition also locates Michael Halliday and his school within the history of linguistics. Linguistic terms are clearly explained and illustrated with authentic examples from a wide variety of sources including scientific and technical texts.

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