
Greek: A Comprehensive Grammar of the Modern Language
A Comprehensive Grammar of the Modern Language
Routledge (Publisher)
2nd Edition
Published on 17. January 2012
Book
Hardback
688 pages
978-0-415-59801-9 (ISBN)
Description
Greek: A Comprehensive Grammar of the Modern Language has become firmly established as the leading reference guide to modern Greek grammar. With its detailed treatment of all grammatical structures, its analysis of the complexities of the language and its particular attention to areas of confusion and difficulty, it is the first truly comprehensive grammar of the language to be produced. It provides a study of the real patterns of use in contemporary Greek
This second edition continues to focus on the Greek spoken and written by native speakers today. Taking account of recent changes to the Greek language, this new edition features:
Significantly expanded material on many areas, including syntax and phonology
A new chapter on derivational morphology and other word formation processes including compounding and acronym formation
Examples drawn from everyday spoken usage as well as official, journalistic and online discourse, such as newspapers, blogs and discussion groups
A significantly expanded index of English terms and Greek words and a revised glossary of terms
The Grammar will be an essential reference source for the adult learner and user of Greek. It is ideal for independent study and for use in schools, colleges, universities and adult classes, up to an advanced level.
This second edition continues to focus on the Greek spoken and written by native speakers today. Taking account of recent changes to the Greek language, this new edition features:
Significantly expanded material on many areas, including syntax and phonology
A new chapter on derivational morphology and other word formation processes including compounding and acronym formation
Examples drawn from everyday spoken usage as well as official, journalistic and online discourse, such as newspapers, blogs and discussion groups
A significantly expanded index of English terms and Greek words and a revised glossary of terms
The Grammar will be an essential reference source for the adult learner and user of Greek. It is ideal for independent study and for use in schools, colleges, universities and adult classes, up to an advanced level.
Reviews / Votes
' - Greek: A Comprehensive Grammar of the Modern Language has been written by three distinguished scholars of the Greek language and literature.''This book will stand for a long time as a state-of-the-language document ... Strongly recommended.' - The Anglo-Hellenic Review
'Thorough in its classifications, exhaustive in presentation and meticulous ... a timely contribution to an embarrassing gap in the Anglophone market.' - Byzantine and Modern Greek Studies 23 (1999)
More details
Series
Edition
2nd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 240 mm
Width: 161 mm
Thickness: 41 mm
Weight
1186 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-415-59801-9 (9780415598019)
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David Holton | Peter Mackridge | Irene Philippaki-Warburton
Greek: A Comprehensive Grammar of the Modern Language
E-Book
03/2012
2nd Edition
Routledge
€96.49
Available for download

David Holton | Peter Mackridge | Irene Philippaki-Warburton
Greek: A Comprehensive Grammar of the Modern Language
E-Book
03/2012
2nd Edition
Routledge
€96.49
Available for download

David Holton | Peter Mackridge | Irene Philippaki-Warburton
Greek: A Comprehensive Grammar of the Modern Language
A Comprehensive Grammar of the Modern Language
Book
01/2012
2nd Edition
Routledge
€106.60
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Previous edition
David Holton | Peter Mackridge | Irene Philippaki-Warburton
Greek: A Comprehensive Grammar of the Modern Language
Book
09/1997
Routledge
€133.70
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Persons
The University of Athens, Greece
Author
University of Cambridge, UK
University of Oxford, UK
University of Reading, UK
The University of Athens, Greece
Content
Part I: The Sound and Writing Systems. Part II: Morphology. Appendices. Glossary of Grammatical Terms. Index. Addenda