LINGUIST List 17.3374

Sat Nov 18 2006

Books: Language Description: Leech

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Message 1: A Glossary of English Grammar: Leech
Date: 14-Nov-2006
From: Anna Glazier <Anna.Glaziereup.ed.ac.uk>
Subject: A Glossary of English Grammar: Leech


Title: A Glossary of English Grammar Series Title: Glossaries in Linguistics Published: 2006 Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
                http://www.eup.ed.ac.uk/

Book URL: http://www.eup.ed.ac.uk/edition_details.aspx?id=12627

Author: Geoffrey N. Leech Hardback: ISBN: 0748624066 Pages: 144 Price: U.K. £ 40.00
Paperback: ISBN: 0748617299 Pages: 144 Price: U.K. £ 9.99
Abstract:

A Glossary of English Grammar presents a wide range of terms used todescribe the way the English language is structured. Grammatical terms canbe a problem for students, especially when there are alternative names forthe same thing (for example, 'past tense' and 'preterite'). This booktherefore provides a basic and accessible guide, focusing on the Englishlanguage.

Definitions of grammatical terms are given in simple language, with clearexamples, many from authentic texts and spoken sources, showing how theyare used. The terms used in the Comprehensive Grammar of the EnglishLanguage are widely seen as standard, and form the basis of grammaticalterminology in this book. At the same time, this glossary does not neglectother variants of English grammar, such as that of Huddleston and Pullum'sinfluential Cambridge Grammar of the English Language, whose most importantterms are also covered here.

This book is indispensable for anyone wishing to understand present-dayterminology of English grammar more fully.

Key features* A handy and easily understandable pocket guide for anyone studying thestructure of the English language* Supplies numerous cross-references to related terms* Includes an annotated bibliography with suggestions for further reading.

"Written by one of the world's most distinguished grammarians, thisglossary provides clear and concise definitions of the key terminology ofEnglish grammar."Professor Bas Aarts, UCL

Linguistic Field(s): Language Description
Subject Language(s): English (eng)
Written In: English (eng )

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