Functional descriptions theory in practice / edited by Ruqaiya Hasan, Carmel Cloran, David G. Butt.

Other author Hasan, Ruqaiya.
Other author Cloran, Carmel.
Other author Butt, David, 1950-
Format Electronic
Publication InfoAmsterdam ; Philadelphia : J. Benjamins Pub.,
Descriptionxxxv, 381 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
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SeriesAmsterdam studies in the theory and history of linguistic science. Series IV, Current issues in linguistic theory ; v. 121
Contents Theories, maps, and descriptions / Davis Butt -- On grammar and grammatics / M.A.K. Halliday -- On the idea of theory-neutral descriptions / Christian Matthiessen and Christopher Nesbitt -- Ditransitivity and possession / Kristin Davidse -- So grammarians haven't the faintest idea : reconciling lexis-oriented and grammar-oriented approaches to language / Gordon H. Tucker -- The semantics of get-passives / Angela Downing -- Causation in Dutch and French : interpersonal aspects / Liesbeth Degand -- Process types in Finnish / Susanna Shore -- The "complement" in Chinese grammar / Edward McDonald -- Pitjantjatjara processes : an Australian experiential grammar / David Rose -- Metalinguistic diversity : the case from case / J.R. Martin.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
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LCCN 96019286
ISBN1556195753 (alk. paper)

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