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OverviewThis volume deals with some theoretical and practical aspects of expressing subjectivity (subjective epistemic modality) in English. Its main concern is cognitive predicates and modal auxiliaries, but it also gives insights on how other elements of the language are capable of expressing epistemic modality. It compares the Theory of Government and Binding, Cognitive Grammar (chiefly Langacker's version), and to some extent, truth-functional theory from the point of view of how they can account for relevant aspects of the syntax and semantics of elements expressing subjectivity. The book has an obvious cognitive bias, but this does not prevent the author from suggesting substantial modifications in Langacker's theory of epistemic grounding, which he regards as an essential theoretical tool in handling the linguistic aspects of all problems connected with the expression of subjectivity in English. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Peter PelyvasPublisher: Peter Lang Publishing Imprint: Peter Lang Publishing Volume: 3 ISBN: 9780820429557ISBN 10: 0820429554 Pages: 208 Publication Date: 01 January 1996 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback 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 |