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Corpus Linguistics: Method, Theory and Practice
Paperback / softback
Main Details
Title |
Corpus Linguistics: Method, Theory and Practice
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Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Tony McEnery
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By (author) Andrew Hardie
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Series | Cambridge Textbooks in Linguistics |
Physical Properties |
Format:Paperback / softback | Pages:312 | Dimensions(mm): Height 248,Width 175 |
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Category/Genre | linguistics |
ISBN/Barcode |
9780521547369
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Classifications | Dewey:410 |
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Audience | Professional & Vocational | |
Illustrations |
10 Tables, black and white; 9 Line drawings, unspecified
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
Cambridge University Press
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Imprint |
Cambridge University Press
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Publication Date |
6 October 2011 |
Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
Corpus linguistics is the study of language data on a large scale - the computer-aided analysis of very extensive collections of transcribed utterances or written texts. This textbook outlines the basic methods of corpus linguistics, explains how the discipline of corpus linguistics developed and surveys the major approaches to the use of corpus data. It uses a broad range of examples to show how corpus data has led to methodological and theoretical innovation in linguistics in general. Clear and detailed explanations lay out the key issues of method and theory in contemporary corpus linguistics. A structured and coherent narrative links the historical development of the field to current topics in 'mainstream' linguistics. Practical tasks and questions for discussion at the end of each chapter encourage students to test their understanding of what they have read and an extensive glossary provides easy access to definitions of technical terms used in the text.
Author Biography
Anthony McEnery is Professor of English Language and Linguistics at Lancaster University. Andrew Hardie is Lecturer in Corpus Linguistics at Lancaster University.
Reviews'A comprehensive and up-to-date overview, covering nicely theoretical distinctions and debates as well as the hands-on, practical questions every corpus linguist has to come to grips with.' Stefan Th. Gries, University of California, Santa Barbara '... a unique resource for ... present-day corpus linguistics.' Karin Aijmer, University of Gothenburg
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