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Buerki, Andreas

 
9781108477468: Formulaic Language and Linguistic Change: A Data-Led Approach
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ISBN 10 : 1108477461 ISBN 13 : 9781108477468
Editeur : Cambridge University Press, 2020

Synopsis

A substantial proportion of our everyday language is 'formulaic', that is, it consists of oft-repeated chunks. From pause fillers such as you know, to phrases such as Many thanks!, Is this seat taken? or strong tea, they form a phenomenon central in language. This important new book investigates formulaic language from the point of view of language change. Employing a novel quantitative and data-led approach, it traces and analyses change in phraseology across 20th Century German as used in Switzerland. Drawing on nearly 20 million words of textual evidence, it shows that social and cultural change in the speech community is the predominant motivator of change, though other factors are also at play. The book demonstrates a close link between language change and the culture of the speech community, arguing that this has repercussions for the study of language in general, as well as the study of society and history.

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À propos de l'auteur

Andreas Buerki is Senior Lecturer at the Centre for Language and Communication Research, Cardiff University.

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Éditeur
Cambridge University Press
Date d'édition
2020
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
1108477461
ISBN 13 
9781108477468
Reliure
Relié
Nombre de pages
260
Coordonnées du fabricant
non disponible
Personne responsable
Avery
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