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This book analyzes the rhetoric of speeches by major British or American politicians and shows how metaphor is used systematically to create... Læs mere
One of the most common phenomena of language use among bilingual speakers is language alternation. Theoretically this is impossible, both grammatically and socio-functionally.... Læs mere
This volume collects four sharp philosophical essays by Ilan Stavans on the acquisition of knowledge in multi-ethnic environments, the role that dictionaries play in the preservation of memory, the function of libraries in the electronic age, and the uses of censorship.
The book overviews a wide range of vocabulary research methodologies, and offers practical advice on how to carry out valid and reliable research on... Læs mere
Written in a highly accessible style and in four parts, this book provides rapid and authoritative access to current... Læs mere
This book explores the development of familial discourse within a chronological frame, commencing with the More family and... Læs mere
This blends discussion of the role of language minorities in politics with examples of language policy in a range of national contexts. It discusses minority... Læs mere
Applying insights from variationist linguistics to historical change mechanisms that have affected the consonantal system of English, the... Læs mere
Bringing together recent international research in the field of hospital communication and interaction,... Læs mere
A critical examination of key concepts and issues in corpus linguistics, with a particular focus on the expanding interdisciplinary nature of the field and the role that... Læs mere
Introduces the mathematical foundations of linguistics to computer scientists, engineers, and mathematicians interested in natural language processing. This book presents... Læs mere
Reports on joint work by researchers from different theoretical and linguistic backgrounds offer new insights on the interaction of linguistic code and context in language production and comprehension.