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OverviewThe fourteen studies selected for this volume - all of them peer-reviewed versions of papers presented at the 15th International Conference on English Historical Linguistics 2008 (23-30 August) at the University of Munich - investigate syntactic variation and change in the history of English from two perspectives that are crucial to explaining language change, namely the analysis of usage patterns and the social motivations of language change. Documenting the way syntactic elements have changed their combinatory preferences in fine-grained corpus studies renders the opportunity to catch language change in actu. A majority of studies in this book investigate syntactic change in the history of English from this viewpoint using a corpus-based approach, focusing on verbal constructions, modality and developments in the English noun phrase. The book is of primary interest to linguists interested in current research in the history of English syntax. Its empirical richness is an excellent source for teaching English Historical Syntax. Volume II to be announced soon. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Ursula Lenker (University of Munich Catholic University of Eichstatt-Ingolstadt Catholic University of Eichstatt-Ingolstadt University of Munich) , Ursula Lenker (University of Munich Catholic University of Eichstatt-Ingolstadt Catholic University of Eichstatt-Ingolstadt University of Munich) , Judith Huber (Catholic University of Eichstatt-Ingolstadt) , Dr Robert Mailhammer (Catholic University of Eichstatt-Ingolstadt)Publisher: John Benjamins Publishing Co Imprint: John Benjamins Publishing Co ISBN: 9781282895775ISBN 10: 128289577 Pages: 297 Publication Date: 15 October 2010 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Electronic book text Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |