Discourse Structure and Anaphora: Written and Conversational English: 48 (Cambridge Studies in Linguistics, Series Number 48)

Fox, Barbara A.

ISBN 10: 0521439906 / ISBN 13: 9780521439909

Published by Cambridge University Press, 1993

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A study of anaphora in written and spoken discourse, using data from three English genres. Series Editor(s): Austin, P.; Bresnan, J.; Comrie, B.; Crain, S.; Dressler, W.; Ewen, C. J.; Lass, R.; Lightfoot, D.; Rice, K. Series: Cambridge Studies in Linguistics. Num Pages: 184 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 2AB; CFG; CFK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 231 x 152 x 17. Weight in Grams: 292. . 1993. Illustrated. paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Discourse Structure and Anaphora: Written and Conversational English: 48 (Cambridge Studies in Linguistics, Series Number 48)
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication Date: 1993
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521439906
• ISBN 13: 9780521439909
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

This thoughtful study, presenting a novel analytical framework, examines the use of anaphora in both written and conversational discourse. In particular, it examines the distribution of pronouns and full noun phrases in three different genres of English, and demonstrates the relationships between the hierarchical structure of discourses and the use of anaphoric phrases within those discourses.

Book Description

This study examines the distribution of pronouns and full noun phrases in three different genres of English, and demonstrates the relationships between the hierarchical structure of discourses and the use of anaphoric phrases within those discourses.