A Theory of Syntax for Systemic Functional Linguistics

by Robin P. Fawcett

This book describes and evaluates alternative approaches within Systemic Functional Linguistics (SFL) to representing the structure of language at the level of form. It assumes no prior knowledge of SFL, and can therefore be read as an introduction to current issues within the theory. It will interest any linguist who takes a functional approach to understanding language. Part 1 summarizes the major developments in the forty years of SFL's history,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9027248303
• ISBN13: 9789027248305
• Release Date: November 2000
• Publisher: John Benjamins Publishing Company
• Length: 360 Pages