"Thoroughly updated and with completely new chapters, the second edition of The Handbook of English Linguistics remains an ideal collection of articles written by leading scholars on core areas of English Linguistics. Providing a state-of-the-art accountof research in the field of English Linguistics, the Handbook offers 32 chapters, a third of which are new or by new authors, across the subjects of syntax, phonetics and phonology, lexis and morphology, and variation, discourse, styles, and usage of theEnglish language. Written by specialists from around the world, each contribution introduces a key area of English linguistics and includes a discussion of the most recent theoretical and descriptive research, as well as extensive bibliographic references. Taking into account new research, new theories, and structural change through the use of digital resources since publication of the first edition, this text continues to be the essential reference resource for researchers and students working in the fields of the English language and linguistics"--
Second edition of this popular Handbook bringing together stimulating discussions of core English linguistics topics in a single, authoritative volume—includes numerous new and thoroughly updated chapters
The second edition of the popular Handbook of English Linguistics brings together stimulating discussions of the core topics in English linguistics in a single, authoritative volume. Written by an international team of experts, the chapters cover syntax, methodology, phonetics and phonology, lexis and morphology, variation, stylistics, and discourse, and also provide discussions of theoretical and descriptive research in the field.
The revised edition includes new and updated chapters on English Corpus Linguistics, experimental approaches, complements and adjuncts, English phonology and morphology, lexicography, and more. In-depth yet accessible chapters introduce key areas of English linguistics, discuss relevant research, and suggest future research directions.
An important academic contribution to the field, this book:
- Presents thirty-two in-depth, yet accessible, chapters that discuss new research findings across the field, written by both established and emerging scholars from around the world
- Builds upon the very successful first edition, published in 2006
- Incorporates new trends in English linguistics, including digital research methods and theoretical advances in all subfields
- Suggests future research directions
The Handbook of English Linguistics, 2nd Edition is an essential reference work for researchers and students working in the field of English language and linguistics.
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