Full Description
Second edition of this popular Handbook bringing together stimulating discussions of core English linguistics topics in a single, authoritative volume—includes numerous new and thoroughly updated chapters
The second edition of the popular Handbook of English Linguistics brings together stimulating discussions of the core topics in English linguistics in a single, authoritative volume. Written by an international team of experts, the chapters cover syntax, methodology, phonetics and phonology, lexis and morphology, variation, stylistics, and discourse, and also provide discussions of theoretical and descriptive research in the field.
The revised edition includes new and updated chapters on English Corpus Linguistics, experimental approaches, complements and adjuncts, English phonology and morphology, lexicography, and more. In-depth yet accessible chapters introduce key areas of English linguistics, discuss relevant research, and suggest future research directions.
An important academic contribution to the field, this book:
Presents thirty-two in-depth, yet accessible, chapters that discuss new research findings across the field, written by both established and emerging scholars from around the world
Builds upon the very successful first edition, published in 2006
Incorporates new trends in English linguistics, including digital research methods and theoretical advances in all subfields
Suggests future research directions
The Handbook of English Linguistics, 2nd Edition is an essential reference work for researchers and students working in the field of English language and linguistics.
Contents
Preface Notes on Contributors
Chapter 1 Introduction
Part 1 Methodology
Chapter 2 Description and Theory
Chapter 3 English Corpus Linguistics
Chapter 4 Experimental Approaches
Chapter 5 English Grammar Writing
Chapter 6 Data Collection
Part 2 Syntax
Chapter 7 English Word Classes and Phrases
Chapter 8 Clause Types
Chapter 9 Complements and Adjuncts
Chapter 10 Tense in English
Chapter 11 Aspect and Aspectuality
Chapter 12 Mood and Modality in English
Chapter 13 Information Structure
Chapter 14 Current Changes in English Syntax
Chapter 15 Constructions in English Grammar
Chapter 16 Syntactic Variation in English: A Global Perspective
Part 3 Phonetics and Phonology
Chapter 17 English Phonetics
Chapter 18 English Phonology and Morphology
Chapter 19 Prosodic Phonology
Chapter 20 Intonation
Chapter 21 Phonological Variation: A Global Perspective
Part 4 Lexis and Morphology
Chapter 22 English Words
Chapter 23 Compounds and Minor Word-Formation Types
Chapter 24 Productivity
Chapter 25 Lexical Semantics
Chapter 26 English Lexicography
Part 5 Discourse, Styles, and Usage
Chapter 27 Speaking and Writing English
Chapter 28 English on Social Media
Chapter 29 Gender, Sexuality, and the English Language
Chapter 30 Language and Literature
Chapter 31 English Usage
Chapter 32 Mobility and the English Language
Index
