Kate Burridge Bücher

This text explores Australian English, covering its history, structure, and usage. It features examples from various sources, including cookbooks, magazines, and literature on food, health, diet, and etiquette.

"With all special terms carefully explained as they are introduced, the book is written for readers with no previous experience of grammatical analysis. It is ideal for all those beginning their study of linguistics, English Language, or speech pathology, as well as students with primarily literary interests who need to cover the basics of linguistic analysis. The approach taken is in line with current research in grammar, a particular advantage for students who may go on to study syntax in more depth. All the examples and exercies use real language taken from newspaper articles, non-standard dialects and include excerpts from studies of patients with language difficulties. Students are encouraged to think about the terminology as a tool kit for studying language and to test what can and cannot be described using these tools."--Publisher description.

Exploring the concept of linguistic acceptability, Kate Burridge delves into the world of 'unacceptable' words, phrases, and pronunciations in English. With a humorous approach, she examines the evolving nature of language and the social attitudes that shape our perceptions of what is deemed acceptable or not. Through engaging examples, Burridge invites readers to reconsider their linguistic judgments and embrace the richness and diversity of English usage.

Exploring the dynamics of language evolution, this book delves into the causes and effects of linguistic shifts over time. It examines how social, cultural, and historical contexts influence language development, providing insights into phonetic, grammatical, and lexical changes. Through various case studies, the author illustrates the mechanisms of language change and its implications for communication and identity. This comprehensive analysis serves as a valuable resource for linguists and anyone interested in the intricate nature of language.

Wrestling with Words and Meanings honors the life and career of Professor Keith Allan, commemorating at the same time the occasion of his 70th birthday. The book brings together top-level researchers in linguistics - colleagues, collaborators, and former students - who have all been inspired by Allan's work in some way. These appropriately eclectic contributions are organized into the three main themes that run through Allan's multifaceted and multifarious word meaning, pragmatics and discourse, and semantic theory and philosophy of language. The festschrift offers glimpses into corpus linguistics, cognitive linguistics, and cultural linguistics, as well as the more traditional descriptive, diachronic, and typological perspectives. It is an outstanding collection in honor of an outstanding researcher. ( Linguistics) [ Linguistics, Language]

A clear introduction to lexical-functional grammar, this outstanding textbook will help those who are learning about the formal theory for the first time, those who are familiar with other frameworks, and those interested in using a formal framework to analyze languages that are fundamentally different from English.