Patterns in Language and Linguistics : New Perspectives on a Ubiquitous Conce...

Patterns in Language and Linguistics : New Perspectives on a Ubiquitous Concept, Paperback by Busse, Beatrix (EDT); Moehlig-falke, Ruth (EDT), ISBN 3110776863, ISBN-13 9783110776867, Brand New, Free shipping in the US<p>The future of English linguistics as envisaged by the editors of <em>Topics in English Linguistics</em> lies in empirical studies, which integrate work in English linguistics into general and theoretical linguistics on the one hand, and comparative linguistics on the other. The TiEL series features volumes that present interesting new data and analyses, and above all fresh approaches that contribute to the overall aim of the series, which is to further outstanding research in English linguistics. </p> <p></p> <p>For further publications in English linguistics see also our <a href=" of English</em></a> book series. </p> <p>To discuss your book idea or submit a proposal, please contact <a href="mailto: Fecher.</a> </p> Despite its importance for language and cognition, the theoretical concept of »pattern« has received little attention in linguistics so far. The articles in this volume demonstrate the multifariousness of linguistic patterns in lexicology, corpus linguistics, sociolinguistics, text linguistics, pragmatics, construction grammar, phonology and language acquisition and develop new perspectives on »pattern« as a linguistic concept.