The Foundations of Cognitive Grammar: Volume I: Theoretical Prerequisites
Author:   Ronald W. Langacker
Publisher:   Stanford University Press
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9780804712613


Pages:   540
Publication Date:   01 June 1987
Format:   Hardback
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The Foundations of Cognitive Grammar: Volume I: Theoretical Prerequisites


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This is the first volume of a two-volume work that introduces a new and fundamentally different conception of language structure and linguistic investigation. The central claim of cognitive grammar is that grammar forms a continuum with lexicon and is fully describable in terms of symbolic units (i.e. form-meaning pairings). In contrast to current orthodoxy, the author argues that grammar is not autonomous with respect to semantics, but rather reduces to patterns for the structuring and symbolization of conceptual content.

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Author:   Ronald W. Langacker
Publisher:   Stanford University Press
Imprint:   Stanford University Press
Dimensions:   Width: 16.00cm , Height: 3.70cm , Length: 23.70cm
Weight:   0.905kg
ISBN:  

9780804712613


ISBN 10:   0804712611
Pages:   540
Publication Date:   01 June 1987
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Review and introduction Part I. Nominal Structure: 1. Nouns 2. Nominals: functional organization 3. Nominals: grounding and quantification 4. Nominal Constructions Part II. Clause Structure: 5. The auxiliary: clausal head 6. The auxiliary: grounding 7. Transitivity and grammatical relations 8. Marked clause structure 9. Ergativity and case Part III. Beyond the Clause: 10. Complex sentences 11. Further issues 12. Theoritical discussion Glossary References Index.

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It represents important changes in the thrust of linguistic approaches to language... It is rich, full, and thought-provoking... The issues it raises are significant and will be much debated in the future. - Linguistic Anthropology Langacker has written a highly stimulating first part; it will be exciting to see the sequel. - Canadian Journal of Linguistics


'It is impossible within the limits of a review to discuss, or even do justice to, the wealth of information and genuine insights that the book contains ... Let us look forward to seeing the continuation of this promising approachto language. Langacker has written a highly stimulating first part; it will be exciting to see the sequel.' Canadian Journal of Linguistics


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Ronald W. Langacker is Professor of Linguistics at the University of California, San Diego. He is the author or editor of several books on linguistics.

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