The Chinese language, spoken by over one billion people, has undergone drastic changes over the past century. This book presents a comprehensive and up-to-date account of the development of Chinese from the late 19th century onwards.
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The Chinese language, spoken by over one billion people, has undergone drastic changes over the past century. This book presents a comprehensive and up-to-date account of the development of Chinese from the late 19th century onwards.
Modern Written Arabic is a complete reference guide to the grammar of modern written Arabic. The Grammar presents an accessible and systematic description of the language, focusing on real patterns of use in contemporary written Arabic, from street signs to literature. Examples …
"This comprehensive work will be an invaluable resource for intermediate and advanced students of Arabic, and for anyone interested in Arabic linguistics or the way modern written Arabic works."--BOOK JACKET.
This book, based on revised papers originally delivered at the VII International Systemic Functional Workshop in Valencia in 1995, explores some of the choices open to speakers and writers for the expression of meaning in different socio-cultural contexts. Many of the papers dra…
This book, based on revised papers originally delivered at the VII International Systemic Functional Workshop in Valencia in 1995, explores some of the choices open to speakers and writers for the expression of meaning in different socio-cultural contexts. Many of the papers dra…
Aimed at all language professionals, and those interested in how words are used, this reference work provides key information on how English is spoken and written today.
Aimed at all language professionals, and those interested in how words are used, this reference work provides key information on how English is spoken and written today.
Explores the functions of writing and written language, analysing its consequences for language, society, economy and politics.
Explores the functions of writing and written language, analysing its consequences for language, society, economy and politics.
Writing is crucial to the academic world. It is the main mode of communication among scientists and scholars and also a means for students for obtaining their degrees. The papers in this volume highlight the intercultural, generic and textual complexities of academic writing. Co…
Genre analysis has a long-established tradition in literature, but interest in the analysis of non-literary genres has been very recent. This book examines the theory of genre analysis, looks at genre analysis in action, taking texts from a wide variety of genres and discusses t…
