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OverviewThis text offers a discourse-functional account of the categories preposition and particle in English. It explains why certain words have membership in both categories and solves puzzles long associated with the syntax and semantics of these words. Based on linguistic data from a series of actual conversations, the book provides insights into how prepositions and particles are used and how their meanings can change across different discourse contexts or over time.; This book is intended for linguists. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Elizabeth M O'DowdPublisher: Oxford University Press Imprint: Oxford University Press ISBN: 9786610529230ISBN 10: 661052923 Publication Date: 01 January 1998 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Electronic book text Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Out of stock ![]() The supplier is temporarily out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you on backorder and shipped when it becomes available. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |