Semantics books

This monograph provides a micro-analytic description of the structure and communicative use of syntactic pivot constructions...  Read More >>

The eleven studies in this volume illustrate and advance the synthesis of discourse analysis with rhetorical studies....  Read More >>

An introduction to genre analysis from the perspective of the 'Sydney School' of functional linguistics.  Read More >>

Synthesizing Virginia Woolfs own words and thoughts into a volume of seven lessons, this unique and practical reference...  Read More >>

The book is concerned with frame theory, which in recent years has experienced an immense growth in interest, not...  Read More >>

This inspirational collection offers a wealth of Chicken Soup stories to celebrate that magical, wonder-filled time...  Read More >>

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Offers thinking and analysis on the topic of the rhetoric and communication of terrorism. This volume includes chapters...  Read More >>

Explores the myriad configurations of Judaic influences in composition studies that are made manifest in the theory...  Read More >>

A classic quick-witted dictionary.  Read More >>

Explores the myriad configurations of Judaic influences in composition studies that are made manifest in the theory...  Read More >>

Writing development has been a key area of research in applied linguistics. Using a systemic functional grammar,...  Read More >>

"Scabies, drag queens, and talking stuffed animals. A Lambda Literary Award finalist, 'Dose: Plays & Monologues'...  Read More >>

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Mika Shindo's Semantic Extension, Subjectification, and Verbalization focuses on semantic extensions of sensory...  Read More >>

This interdisciplinary monograph explores the discursive manifestations of the conflict over how to remember and...  Read More >>

Discourse and Grammar in Australian Languages is the first major survey to address the issue of the effects of information...  Read More >>

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Have you ever wanted to prove a point but you didn t know how to do it? Have you ever been stuck in an argument...  Read More >>

Greek and Roman traditions dominate classical rhetoric. Conventional historical accounts characterize Roman rhetoric...  Read More >>

"In this delightful language scrapbook (""Chicago Tribune""), Grammar fanatic Little delivers an irresistible field...  Read More >>

The volume deals with the relationship between dialogue and rhetoric. The actual state of the art in dialogue analysis...  Read More >>

Each of the forty-five readings in Making Sense of Language: Readings in Culture and Communication acts as a window--a...  Read More >>

Explores the mechanisms underlying semantic change. Meaning changes work, and this is evident in processes of grammaticalization...  Read More >>

"By pairing essays with other kinds of compositions a TV show, a news report, a photo, an ad, a cast-off grocery...  Read More >>