The Bloomsbury Handbook of Systemic Functional Linguistics
2nd Edition
Will be published approx. on 19. February 2026
Book
Hardback
432 pages
978-1-350-19431-1 (ISBN)
Description
An essential one-volume reference to contemporary systemic functional linguistics (SFL) and its applications, this handbook offers a rigorous and systematic overview of the field and its recent developments. Written by an international team of leading scholars, this volume covers the key approaches and applications, providing both a survey of current research and more practical guidance for advanced study.
Fully updated, revised and restructured to take account of developments over the last decade, this second edition features:
- 4 new chapters, covering the application of SFL in language comparison, education, healthcare and multimodal contexts.
- Substantially revised and updated chapters on topics such as methods, models and computing.
- An expanded and updated glossary of key terms.
Featuring chapters by giants in the field, including M.A.K. Halliday, Ruqaiya Hasan, and Jim Martin, this volume identifies and describes the central concepts and applications associated with SFL. The Bloomsbury Handbook of Systemic Functional Linguistics is an essential resource for anyone interested in the field.
Fully updated, revised and restructured to take account of developments over the last decade, this second edition features:
- 4 new chapters, covering the application of SFL in language comparison, education, healthcare and multimodal contexts.
- Substantially revised and updated chapters on topics such as methods, models and computing.
- An expanded and updated glossary of key terms.
Featuring chapters by giants in the field, including M.A.K. Halliday, Ruqaiya Hasan, and Jim Martin, this volume identifies and describes the central concepts and applications associated with SFL. The Bloomsbury Handbook of Systemic Functional Linguistics is an essential resource for anyone interested in the field.
Reviews / Votes
This comprehensive handbook unites leading scholars to explore the theory and practice of Systemic Functional Linguistics. Tracing Halliday's legacy of language as a meaning-making resource, it presents foundational principles, applied studies, and new directions. A must-read gateway for anyone seeking to understand and apply its enduring insights. * Jorge Arus-Hita, Complutense University, Spain *More details
Series
Edition
2nd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 250 mm
Width: 175 mm
Thickness: 26 mm
Weight
870 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-350-19431-1 (9781350194311)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Jonathan J. Webster is Professor of Linguistics at City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
David Butt is Associate Professor of Linguistics at Macquarie University, Australia
Federico Navarro is Associate Professor of Education at Universidad de O'Higgins, Chile.
David Butt is Associate Professor of Linguistics at Macquarie University, Australia
Federico Navarro is Associate Professor of Education at Universidad de O'Higgins, Chile.
Content
List of Figures
List of Tables
Preface, Jonathan J. Webster (City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong), David Butt (Macquarie University, Australia) and Federico Navarro (Universidad de O'Higgins, Chile)
1. Ideas and New Directions Two Decades Into the 21st Century, Christian M.I.M. Matthiessen (Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong)
2. Methods, Techniques and Problems, M.A.K. Halliday (University of Sydney, Australia)
3. The Place of Context in a Systemic Functional Model, Ruqaiya Hasan (Macquarie University, Australia)
4. Discourse Studies, James R. Martin (University of Sydney, Australia)
5. Language Development, Clare Painter (University of Sydney, Australia)
6. Stylistic Analysis: Construing Aesthetic Organisation, Annabelle Lukin and David Butt (Macquarie University, Australia)
7. Critical Discourse Studies: Memory and Gender in a Latin American Film, Mariana Achugar and Sara Perez
8. Language in Education, Pauline Jones (University of Wollongong, Australia)
9. Exploring the Orchestration of Multi-Semiotic Resources in Television Commercial (TVC) Message Construction, Francis Lo
10. Resources, Michael O'Donnell (George Washington University, USA)
11. Keywords, M.A.K. Halliday (University of Sydney, Australia)
Index
List of Tables
Preface, Jonathan J. Webster (City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong), David Butt (Macquarie University, Australia) and Federico Navarro (Universidad de O'Higgins, Chile)
1. Ideas and New Directions Two Decades Into the 21st Century, Christian M.I.M. Matthiessen (Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong)
2. Methods, Techniques and Problems, M.A.K. Halliday (University of Sydney, Australia)
3. The Place of Context in a Systemic Functional Model, Ruqaiya Hasan (Macquarie University, Australia)
4. Discourse Studies, James R. Martin (University of Sydney, Australia)
5. Language Development, Clare Painter (University of Sydney, Australia)
6. Stylistic Analysis: Construing Aesthetic Organisation, Annabelle Lukin and David Butt (Macquarie University, Australia)
7. Critical Discourse Studies: Memory and Gender in a Latin American Film, Mariana Achugar and Sara Perez
8. Language in Education, Pauline Jones (University of Wollongong, Australia)
9. Exploring the Orchestration of Multi-Semiotic Resources in Television Commercial (TVC) Message Construction, Francis Lo
10. Resources, Michael O'Donnell (George Washington University, USA)
11. Keywords, M.A.K. Halliday (University of Sydney, Australia)
Index