Discourses of Hope and Reconciliation: On J. R. Martin's Contribution to Systemic Functional Linguistics

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Bringing together leading and emerging scholars in Systemic Functional Linguistics, this book explores the contributions made to SFL theory by James Robert Martin. A leading light in the field for 40 years, this book reviews, explores and develops the theoretical agendas set out in his momentous body of work. Focussed around the four themes of systemic functional theory, linguistic typology, educational linguistics and (positive) discourse analysis, chapters debate and develop the key concepts of Martin's work. Engaging with cutting edge theoretical debates in areas such as discourse-semantics, register and genre and affiliation, Discourses of Hope and Reconciliation examines Martin's lasting impact on the field, developing his momentous contributions to point the way to exciting future research directions in SFL.

Michele Zappavigna is Senior Lecturer at the School of the Arts and Media, University of New South Wales, Australia. Shoshana Dreyfus is Senior Lecturer of Linguistics, University of Wollongong, Australia.

For Jim Martin, linguistics must make a difference in addressing social issues and themes while demonstrating rigour in methodology. This volume illustrates the ways his particular take on systemic functional linguistics works, in discourse semantics, literacy, attitudinal expression and inter-modality, also revealing the original manner in which analyses are pursued. * Frances Christie, Emeritus Professor of Language and Literacy Education, University of Melbourne, Australia * Throughout his professional life spanning decades, Jim Martin has been a pioneering force for bridging the connections between linguistics and society. This collection represents a much deserved tribute to Jim on the occasion of his seventieth birthday. It includes a biographic account of the development of his linguistic thinking as well as chapters debating and developing key concepts across genre, discourse semantics, lexicogrammar, and affiliation. * Wang Zhenhua, Professor of Linguistics and Director of The Martin Centre for Appliable Linguistics, Shanghai Jiaotong University, China * Inspired by Jim Martin's pioneering contribution to the development SFL theory and its applications in language pedagogy, linguistic typology and the discourses of reconciliation, this volume represents a major tour de force of scholarship dedicated to the goal Jim shared with his mentor, M.A.K. Halliday: applying linguistics to improve the human condition. * Jonathan Webster, Professor in the Department of Linguistics and Translation and Director of the Halliday Centre for Intelligent Applications of Language Studies, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong *