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OverviewThe chapters in this volume feature new and groundbreaking research carried out by leading scholars and promising young researchers from around the world on recent changes in the English verb phrase. Drawing on authentic corpus data, the papers consider both spoken and written English in several genres. Each contribution pays particular attention to the methodologies used for investigating short-term patterns of change in English, with detailed discussions of controversies in this area. This cutting-edge collection is essential reading for historians of the English language, syntacticians and corpus linguists. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Professor of English Linguistics and Director of the Survey of English Usage Bas Aarts (University College London) , Joanne Close (University of Chester) , Professor Geoffrey Leech (Lancaster University Lancaster University, UK Lancaster University Lancaster University Lancaster University)Publisher: Cambridge University Press Imprint: Cambridge University Press ISBN: 9781283986656ISBN 10: 1283986655 Pages: 476 Publication Date: 01 January 2013 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 |
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