Referring in Language - An Integrated Approach (Hardcover)

'Referential expressions' are terms like determiners, proper names, noun phrases, and definite/indefinite articles that we use to make reference to things, beings, or events. The first of its kind, this book presents a detailed, integrated account of typical and atypical uses of referential expressions, combining insights from discourse, cognitive, and psycholinguistic literature within a functional model of language. It first establishes a foundation to reference, including an overview of key influences in the study of reference, the debates surrounding definiteness, and a functional description of referring expressions. It then draws on a variety of approaches to provide a comprehensive explanation of atypical uses, including referring in an uncollaborative context, indefinite expressions used for definite reference, reference by and for children, and finally metonymic reference with a special focus on metonymy in medical contexts. Comprehensive in scope, it is essential reading for academic researchers in syntax, discourse analysis, and cognitive linguistics.

General

Imprint:	Cambridge UniversityPress
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	May 2023
Authors:	Lise Fontaine • Katy Jones • David Schoenthal
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	256
ISBN-13:	978-1-107-14347-0
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Language & linguistics > Grammar, syntax, linguistic structure > General Promotions
LSN:	1-107-14347-0
Barcode:	9781107143470

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