On the Semantics of Syntax

Mood and Condition in English

Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Language Arts, Linguistics
Cover of the book On the Semantics of Syntax by Eirian C. Davies, Taylor and Francis
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Eirian C. Davies ISBN: 9781317419440
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: July 3, 2015
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author: Eirian C. Davies
ISBN: 9781317419440
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: July 3, 2015
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

First published in 1979, this book develops a grammatically orientated semantics (as opposed to a semantically orientated grammar) of mood and condition in English. It seeks to establish correspondences between areas of semantic organisation (‘planes’) and surface grammar, without reverting to an intermediate notion of deep grammar. The chapters explore topics including the differences between ‘literal meaning’ and ‘significance’, speech roles, and constructions of condition and reason in terms of the four panes discussed earlier in the volume.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

First published in 1979, this book develops a grammatically orientated semantics (as opposed to a semantically orientated grammar) of mood and condition in English. It seeks to establish correspondences between areas of semantic organisation (‘planes’) and surface grammar, without reverting to an intermediate notion of deep grammar. The chapters explore topics including the differences between ‘literal meaning’ and ‘significance’, speech roles, and constructions of condition and reason in terms of the four panes discussed earlier in the volume.

More books from Taylor and Francis

Cover of the book Global Social Justice by Eirian C. Davies
Cover of the book Flames from the Unconscious by Eirian C. Davies
Cover of the book The Economics of Aid by Eirian C. Davies
Cover of the book Glorious Revolution, The by Eirian C. Davies
Cover of the book A New Look at Kuwait by Eirian C. Davies
Cover of the book Culture Politics and Linguistic Recognition in Taiwan by Eirian C. Davies
Cover of the book Homo Economics by Eirian C. Davies
Cover of the book The Qur'an and the Aramaic Gospel Traditions by Eirian C. Davies
Cover of the book Windpower Ownership in Sweden by Eirian C. Davies
Cover of the book In the Wake of Cook by Eirian C. Davies
Cover of the book Teaching Toward Democracy 2e by Eirian C. Davies
Cover of the book Family Therapy and Chronic Illness by Eirian C. Davies
Cover of the book Governing Sustainable Development by Eirian C. Davies
Cover of the book Indian National Security and Counter-Insurgency by Eirian C. Davies
Cover of the book Revolutionary Education in China by Eirian C. Davies
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy