The Functional Analysis of English: A Hallidayan Approach

by Meriel Bloor (Author), Meriel Bloor (Author), Thomas Bloor (Author)

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  1995

  $3.42

  Providing a basic introduction to systemic-functional linguistics in the context of English, this book presents the principles of a Hallidayan approach to language study, that is, according to principles adopted by the distinguished writer on linguistics, M.A.K. Halliday. It introduces a set of techniques for the grammatical analysis of English, and includes an overview of the applications of functional grammar to show the practical importance of linguistic theory and analysis in relation to issues in education and society. The book finishes by explaining the place of Halliday and his school in the history of linguistics. It can be used on its own or in conjunction with Halliday's An Introduction to Functional Grammar . Linguistic terms are clearly explained and illustrated with authentic examples of English from a wide variety of sources, including scientific and technical texts.