Connectives and Discourse Relations(English, Hardcover, Zufferey Sandrine)

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Connectives and Discourse Relations(English, Hardcover, Zufferey Sandrine) is written by Zufferey Sandrine and published by Cambridge University Press. It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 1108832997 (ISBN 10) and 9781108832991 (ISBN 13).

Illustrated with examples from a rich range of languages and genres, this book provides a state-of-the-art introduction to the meanings and functions of connectives, and the discourse relations they communicate. It begins with theoretical chapters that illustrate the many interfaces present in the study of connectives and discourse relations, using diachronic data to illustrate how connectives incorporate such a wide range of functions in synchronic language use. The second half of the book presents the rapidly growing body of studies that have used empirical data to assess theories of connectives and discourse relations, spanning fields as diverse as discourse processing, first and second language acquisition, and cross-linguistic studies. End-of-chapter discussion questions and lists of further readings are included, along with a comprehensive glossary of key terms. This title is part of the Flip it Open Programme and may also be available open access. Check our website Cambridge Core for details.