An Introduction to Functional Grammar
3rd Edition
Published on 25. June 2004
Book
Paperback/Softback
704 pages
978-0-340-76167-0 (ISBN)
Description
This third edition of An Introduction to Functional Grammar has been extensively revised. While retaining the organization and coverage of the earlier editions, it incorporates a considerable amount of new material. This includes strengthening the grammar through the use of data from a large-scale corpus, upgrading the description throughout, and giving greater emphasis to the systemic perspective, in which grammaticalization is understood in the context of an overall model of language.
The approach taken in the book overcomes the distinction between theoretical and applied linguistics. The description of grammar is grounded in a comprehensive theory, but it is a theory which evolves in the process of being applied.
The approach taken in the book overcomes the distinction between theoretical and applied linguistics. The description of grammar is grounded in a comprehensive theory, but it is a theory which evolves in the process of being applied.
Reviews / Votes
...an invaluable presentation of, and rationale for, the central descriptive apparatus of Halliday's systemic-functional grammar of English...essential reading for all students of English textual structure, teeming with insights.Michael Toolan, University of Birmingham, UK
Anyone who claims any interest in practical grammar and its relationship to theoretical grammar should certainly familiarise themselves with it.
Studies in Second Language Acquisition
This is a must if one is to study functional linguistics.
Dr E Ventola, University of Salzburg
'Very complete - best textbook for functional grammar.'
Prof C Sionis, La Rochell University
This book does what it sets out to do - it presents a (very detailed) introduction to (systemic) functional grammar ... The book is well signposted, with clear chapter headings and section subheadings. There is also extensive cross-referencing between sections throughout ... I recommend this book to readers who want to understand what systemic-functional grammar offers to text analysis.
Elaine W. Vine, NZSAL
More details
Edition
3rd New edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Edition type
New edition
Dimensions
Height: 244 mm
Width: 173 mm
Weight
1383 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-340-76167-0 (9780340761670)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
New editions
M.A.K. Halliday | Christian M.I.M. Matthiessen
Halliday's Introduction to Functional Grammar
Book
07/2013
4th Edition
Routledge
€86.50
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Previous edition
Michael Halliday
Introduction to Functional Grammar, 2Ed
Book
08/1994
2nd Edition
Hodder Arnold
€50.94
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Persons
Michael Halliday is Adjunct Professor at Macquarie University, Sydney
Christian Matthiessen is Professor of Linguistics at Macquarie University, Australia
Christian Matthiessen is Professor of Linguistics at Macquarie University, Australia
Content
The architecture of language
Towards a functional grammar
Clause as message
Clause as exchange
Clause as representation
Below the clause: groups and phrases
Above the clause: the clause complex
Group and phrase complexes
Around the clause: cohesion and discourse
Beyond the clause: metaphorical modes of expression
References
Towards a functional grammar
Clause as message
Clause as exchange
Clause as representation
Below the clause: groups and phrases
Above the clause: the clause complex
Group and phrase complexes
Around the clause: cohesion and discourse
Beyond the clause: metaphorical modes of expression
References