Language and Linguistics Catalogue 2022

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A History of African Linguistics H. Ekkehard Wolff | Universität Leipzig

For scholars and advanced students of African languages and linguistics and African studies, this volume presents the first global history about the teaching and linguistic study of African languages that began as a ‘colonial science’ in Western Europe, tracing the spread of African linguistics across all inhabited continents. t Follows the spread of African linguistics across all inhabited continents, with particular focus on its academic establishment in the various regions of (post-) colonial Africa t Informs readers about the practical and linguistic study of African languages beyond the former European colonial powers t No other published account of the global history of African linguistics exists, since its beginnings in the peak period of European colonialism 130 years ago 375pp 10. 2021 9781108406178 Paperback GBP 26.99 / USD 34.99 6. 2019 9781108417976 Hardback GBP 85.00 / USD 110.00 eISBN 9781108283977

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Beyond CLIL Pluriliteracies Teaching for Deeper Learning Do Coyle | University of Edinburgh

By breaking down the latest research in CLIL, this book introduces the key mechanics and drivers of deeper learning to show how a focus on disciplinary literacies can be put into practise. Engaging and practical, this book will be invaluable to both academics and education practitioners. t Readers will acquire an in-depth understanding of the latest research on deeper learning and its component processes t Introduces a model that includes both mechanics and drivers of deeper learning and illustrates how these interact t Presents a number of key principles to illustrate how tasks for deeper learning could be designed 226pp 7. 2021 9781108823722 Paperback GBP 24.99 / USD 31.99 7. 2021 9781108830904 Hardback GBP 64.99 / USD 84.99 eISBN 9781108914505

Conducting Sentiment Analysis Lei Lei | Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China

This Element provides a basic introduction to sentiment analysis, aimed at helping students and professionals in corpus linguistics to understand what sentiment analysis is, how it is conducted, and where it can be applied. 75pp 9. 2021 9781108829212 Paperback GBP 15.00 / USD 20.00 eISBN 9781108909679

Doing English Grammar Theory, Description and Practice Roger Berry | Lingnan University, Hong Kong

Drawing on methodological approaches and developments in pedagogy, Berry introduces key theories of English grammar and shows how they can be applied in practice. Illustrated with four detailed case studies, this book will be of interest to all professionals for whom English grammar is a major concern. t Uses a multidisciplinary approach, linking theory and methodology to classroom practice t Gives case studies of important grammatical areas to clearly illustrate the general points made in earlier chapters t Each chapter is followed by an activity, to allow readers to engage with the material 300pp 3. 2021 9781108412810 Paperback GBP 29.99 / USD 39.99 3. 2021 9781108419994 Hardback GBP 89.99 / USD 115.00 eISBN 9781108325745

Focus on Form Alessandro Benati | The University of Hong Kong

This Cambridge Element examines the role and nature of focus on form in second language acquisition. An overall assessment of the role of instruction and the nature of language is provided. 75pp 5. 2021 9781108708340 Paperback GBP 15.00 / USD 20.00 eISBN 9781108762656

Interaction Jennifer Behney | Youngstown State University

This Element examines the role of interaction in Second Language Acquisition research, with a focus on the cognitive interactionist approach. It describes major branches of the field, considering the importance of conversational interaction in the cognitive interactionist framework as well as sociocultural approaches to second language learning. 75pp 9. 2021 9781108792608 Paperback GBP 15.00 / USD 20.00 eISBN 9781108870627

Language Awareness in Business and the Professions Erika Darics | Aston University

Through empirical examples from a variety of professions, this book demonstrates that language awareness and discourse consciousness are key for critical thinking and communication in professional contexts. It is essential reading for researchers and students in applied linguistics, business and management studies, and communication studies. t Develops an understanding of the importance and utility of language awareness in a wide range of professional contexts t Demonstrates specific contexts for and ways of raising language awareness t Fosters dialogue across disciplinary boundaries 260pp 2. 2022 9781108484497 Hardback GBP 85.00 / USD 110.00 eISBN 9781108696159

Language Teacher Agency Jian Tao

This Element aims to inform readers about what is known about language teacher agency, and why it matters for language teachers. It reviews how the notion of teacher agency enables researchers to explore and understand language teachers’ pedagogical practice and pursuit of professional development as mediated by contextual conditions. 75pp 10. 2021 9781108932769 Paperback GBP 15.00 / USD 20.00

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Language Teacher Educator Identity Gary Barkhuizen | University of Auckland

This Element examines the work of language teacher educators from diverse professional and institutional contexts, particularly in the domains of pedagogy, research, service and leadership (institutional and community). Barkhuizen reveals the significance of the identities that language teacher educators negotiate and are ascribed. 75pp 3. 2021 9781108812665 Paperback GBP 15.00 / USD 20.00 eISBN 9781108874083

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Learner Corpus Research Meets Second Language Acquisition Bert Le Bruyn

Through contributions from leading experts, this volume explores the usefulness and relevance of recent advances in Learner Corpus Research (LCR) for key topics in Second Language Acquisition (SLA). The innovative, collaborative approach will be of value to both researchers and students interested in SLA and LCR. t Provides an up-to-date overview of advances in Learner Corpus Research that have allowed it to grow closer to Second Language Acquisition t Covers key topics in Second Language Acquisition, making it relevant for researchers with different foci and from different theoretical backgrounds t Includes commentary chapters from eminent scholars, one from the SLA side and one from the LCR side, to provide a built-in reflection from both perspectives 300pp 1. 2021 9781108442299 Paperback GBP 29.99 / USD 39.99 1. 2021 9781108425407 Hardback GBP 59.99 / USD 79.99 eISBN 9781108674577

Mobile Assisted Language Learning Concepts, Contexts and Challenges Glenn Stockwell | Waseda University, Japan

Based on up-to-date research, practice, and theory, this book explores how mobile technologies can be used in language teaching and learning settings. It will provide an essential resource for present and future language teachers, and for graduate students and researchers of applied linguistics and TESOL. t Considers specific research methods that are applicable to mobile assisted language learning t Explains theories that are both directly and indirectly related to mobile assisted language learning t Explores factors associated with designing a language learning environment that includes mobile devices 300pp 11. 2021 9781108456425 Paperback GBP 26.99 / USD 34.99 11. 2021 9781108470728 Hardback GBP 74.99 / USD 99.99 eISBN 9781108652087

News Media Translation Federico Zanettin | Università degli Studi di Perugia, Italy

The translation of information is of central concern to scholars and researchers in the humanities and social sciences. Based on interdisciplinary research, this book provides a wide-ranging, accessible introduction to research in translation practices, processes and products in the news media, present and past. t Provides a wide-ranging picture of translation practices in the news media t Gives an overview of research on the translation of news products, processes and cultures t Offers an introduction to ethnomethodological research and Membership Categorization Analysis applied to the study of translation in the news media 300pp 10. 2021 9781108456401 Paperback GBP 22.99 / USD 29.99 10. 2021 9781108470704 Hardback GBP 64.99 / USD 84.99 eISBN 9781108568364

Reflective Practice in Language Teaching Thomas S. C. Farrell

This Element examines the concept of reflective practice in language teaching. It includes a brief description of what reflective practice is and how it is operationalized by two of its main protagonists, John Dewey and Donald Schön, as well as some of the limitations of their conceptions. 75pp 10. 2021 9781009013901 Paperback GBP 15.00 / USD 20.00 eISBN 9781009028783

Research Genres Across Languages Multilingual Communication Online Carmen Pérez-Llantada | Universidad de Zaragoza

Through the perspective of genre analysis, this book examines the professional and public communication of science. It gives an updated view of traditional and emerging forms of communication, exploring the impact of the Internet, and providing an overview of the dynamics of languages, multilingualism and linguistic diversity. t Provides an updated theoretical perspective on the increasing diversification of genres for communicating scientific research today t Offers a much-needed critical enquiry in current research on multilingualism in research communication, using key conceptualisations of complex language-related phenomena in today’s academic and research settings t Critically reflects and illustrates current language-related phenomena and complements the reflection with small-scale survey research 300pp 7. 2021 9781108792592 Paperback GBP 26.99 / USD 34.99 7. 2021 9781108834940 Hardback GBP 79.99 / USD 105.00 eISBN 9781108870528


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Second Language Speech Learning Theoretical and Empirical Progress Ratree Wayland | University of Florida

A state-of-the-art survey of second language speech research, this book presents revision of an influential model in the field, alongside proposed new methods, a progress review and new empirical data. It is an essential resource for academic researchers and students of second language acquisition, applied linguistics, and phonetics and phonology. t Introduces Flege’s revised Speech Learning Model (SLM-r) for the first time t Presents theoretical progress on cross-language speech acquisition of both segmental and suprasegmental features t Reports on new empirical evidence on various factors influencing cross-language speech learning 320pp 2. 2021 9781108840637 Hardback GBP 85.00 / USD 110.00 eISBN 9781108886901

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The Cambridge Handbook of Corrective Feedback in Second Language Learning and Teaching Hossein Nassaji | University of Victoria, British Columbia

Bringing together state-of-the-art chapters written by leading scholars, this volume provides a comprehensive reference on theory and research of corrective feedback. It will be a key resource for researchers, graduate students, teachers and teacher educators who are interested in the role of feedback in second language teaching and learning. t Presents an accessible yet thorough and up-to-date overview of corrective feedback theory and research in the field t Examines recent developments in core areas of corrective feedback including oral, written, computer-mediated, nonverbal, and peer feedback t Bridges the gap between research and pedagogy by demonstrating how to employ feedback strategies effectively to support language development in second language classrooms 820pp 3. 2021 9781108499101 Hardback GBP 120.00 / USD 155.00 eISBN 9781108589789

SLA Applied Connecting Theory and Practice Brian Tomlinson | University of Liverpool

This book introduces research-based SLA acquisition theories and provides practical suggestions for applying them to language learning courses in relation to their syllabus, materials, methodology, and assessment. It is written to be engaging and relevant for students, researchers and practitioners. t Provides students with a firm understanding through its comprehensive and accessible coverage of the field of second language acquisition t Guides students on how to put ideas into practice through suggestions for the application of SLA research and theory to all aspects of second language teaching and learning t Provides a completely up to date and fresh review of publications and research in the fields of SLA and second language teaching 420pp 5. 2021 9781108458535 Paperback GBP 29.99 / USD 38.99 5. 2021 9781108471824 Hardback GBP 59.99 / USD 79.99 eISBN 9781108559263

Teaching Languages to Adolescent Learners From Theory to Practice Rosemary Erlam | University of Auckland

Engaging and accessible, this book illustrates the principles of instructed language learning by presenting real life, practical examples from teachers. It illustrates best practice from high school classrooms, highlighting the needs of the adolescent language learner and making the case that adolescence is a prime time for language learning. t Foregrounds the expertise of language teachers to make links between practice and second language acquisition theory in the high school language classroom t Highlights the needs of the adolescent language learner and shows examples of how teachers cater to the needs of these learners t Investigates what experienced teachers and students of a range of modern languages are routinely doing in their language classrooms 250pp 9. 2021 9781108798990 Paperback GBP 26.99 / USD 34.99 9. 2021 9781108835954 Hardback GBP 84.99 / USD 110.00 eISBN 9781108869812

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The Cambridge Handbook of Language Learning John W. Schwieter | Wilfrid Laurier University, Ontario

A cutting-edge handbook that surveys the nature of second language learning and the implications for teaching. Contributors discuss prominent theories and methods in the field that are organized across thematic sections dealing with skill development, individual differences, pedagogical interventions and approaches, and context and environment. t Covers an exhaustive range of research and provides refreshing insights from top experts regarding new directions t Puts specific focus on language learning in a wide range of settings, providing readers with a broad overview of multiple contexts t Addresses a growing need and interest to better understand theories of language learning and the instructional interventions that facilitate such learning 831pp 10. 2021 9781108430289 Paperback GBP 34.99 / USD 45.99 6. 2019 9781108420433 )BSECBDL GBP 120.00 / USD 155.00 eISBN 9781108333603

The Cambridge Handbook of Task-Based Language Teaching Mohammad Javad Ahmadian | University of Leeds

Written by leading international experts, this handbook provides an accessible resource to task-based language teaching for teachers, as well as academic researchers. Chapters in the volume are presented in a reader-friendly style, with ideas made accessible through case studies, questions for discussion, and suggested further readings. t Presents case studies of the implementation of task-based language teaching in different parts of the world t Written in a detailed yet easy-to-read style, making it accessible not only for researchers and graduate students, but also for classroom teachers working in a variety of educational and cultural contexts around the world t Offers comprehensive, up-to-date coverage of the field from leading international scholars 750pp 10. 2021 9781108491389 Hardback GBP 120.00 / USD 160.00

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The Gifted Language Learner A Case of Nature or Nurture? Alene Moyer | University of Maryland, College Park

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Many marvel at those who seemingly acquire language(s) easily. Bringing to bear evidence from across related disciplines, and profiling a number of such individuals, this book takes a critical look at what ‘giftedness’ in language learning really means, and how we can better explore its many sources. t Raises the classic debate about nature v. nurture, as related to exceptional performance in language learning/acquisition t Frames the issue of giftedness in historical perspective, up to the present day t Questions long-standing assumptions about neural and cognitive processing as isolated from emotional, social, psychological and contextual concerns 250pp 3 tables 6. 2021 9781108710862 Paperback GBP 21.99 / USD 28.99 6. 2021 9781108482691 Hardback GBP 69.99 / USD 89.99 eISBN 9781108697408

The Invention of Multilingualism David Gramling | University of British Columbia, Vancouver

This fascinating book explores how we reason about the value and status of multilingualism today, where we do so, and in relation to which persons, communities, and languages. The critical approach to multilingualism that this book traces is one that openly intends to strengthen the usability of this visionary concept. t Provides new food for thought for making our concepts of multilingualism more vigorous, critical, and confident t Links discussions in applied linguistics with innovations in computational engineering t Expands the conversation on multilingualism to include race, translation, diversity, political subjectivity, and decoloniality 280pp 6. 2021 9781108748384 Paperback GBP 22.99 / USD 29.99 6. 2021 9781108490306 Hardback GBP 74.99 / USD 99.99 eISBN 9781108780667

Transformative Language Learning and Teaching Betty Lou Leaver

Drawing on best practices and research of distinguished international experts, this volume provides theoretical and classroom-tested models of transformative education in world languages at major university and government programs. Teachers, administrators, and faculty developers will find support for courses that produce solid student outcomes. t Introduces transformative theory as applied to language teaching in depth t Includes examples taken from a wide range of languages and instructional levels, from pre-K through graduate school t Provides challenging discussion questions, making the book ideal for classroom use (teacher education) or teacher self-learning 300pp 1. 2021 9781108799348 Paperback GBP 26.99 / USD 34.99 1. 2021 9781108836098 Hardback GBP 84.99 / USD 110.00 eISBN 9781108870788

Understanding Development and Proficiency in Writing Quantitative Corpus Linguistic Approaches Philip Durrant | University of Exeter

Through detailed discussion of around 250 studies, this book reviews seventy years of corpus linguistic research into how language develops in first and second language writing. It establishes a theoretical basis for this research, discusses what conclusions can be drawn from the existing literature and sets priorities for future research. t Discusses in detail the theoretical basis for quantitative corpus linguistic research into language development t Provides detailed critical systematic reviews of the literature in four key areas of quantitative corpus linguistic research t Shows the key historical trends in this research area in terms of areas of focus and populations studied 340pp 3. 2021 9781108725804 Paperback GBP 22.99 / USD 29.99 3. 2021 9781108477628 Hardback GBP 84.99 / USD 110.00 eISBN 9781108770101

Validity Argument in Language Testing Case Studies of Validation Research Carol A. Chapelle | Iowa State University

With examples of validation studies, this book introduces a framework to help researchers design studies that investigate the validity of language test interpretation and use. Use of the framework helps researchers in language testing to communicate about technical issues with each other and with researchers in educational measurement. t Presents a validation framework and examples of its use t Illustrates language testing research and development projects written by experts t Introduces technical terms explicitly and uses them consistently in a variety of validation studies t Demonstrates the various roles of technology in language assessment and the implications for validation research 320pp 1. 2021 9781108705707 Paperback GBP 29.99 / USD 39.99 1. 2021 9781108484022 Hardback GBP 89.99 / USD 115.00 eISBN 9781108669849

Viral Discourse Rodney H. Jones | University of Reading

This Element consists of ten short pieces written by prominent discourse analysts in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Each piece focuses on a different aspect of the pandemic, from the debate over wearing face masks to the metaphors used by politicians and journalists in different countries to talk about the virus. 75pp 3. 2021 9781108986625 Paperback GBP 15.00 / USD 20.00 eISBN 9781108986465


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Women and DictionaryMaking Gender, Genre, and English Language Lexicography Lindsay Rose Russell | University of Illinois, UrbanaChampaign

This wide-ranging history of women’s contributions to lexicography is aimed at readers interested in women’s roles in writing, the history of English, or the practices of dictionary making. It establishes the importance of women as dictionary patrons, collaborators, readers, compilers, and critics and examines how gender has affected lexicography. t Uncovers the vital but little known role of women as compilers, patrons, users, and critics of dictionaries t Offers a new, more inclusive picture of lexicography and lexicographical practice t Studies a wide range of accessible and engaging sources, from unpublished manuscripts and obscure glossaries to twentieth-century novels and films, as well as popular online and print dictionaries 266pp 18 b/w illus. 12 tables 3. 2021 9781316638194 Paperback GBP 25.99 / USD 33.99 8. 2018 9781107187702 GBP 85.00 / USD 110.00 eISBN 9781316941553

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The Languages of Mainland Southeast Asia N. J. Enfield | University of Sydney

This comprehensive survey of the history and structures of the languages of mainland Southeast Asia draws on examples from over 100 languages, to give students a rich source of information on the languages of this unique area, of relevance to the study of languages, linguistics, anthropology, sociology, and history. t Includes detailed descriptions of the nature of mainland Southeast Asian languages, with examples from more than a hundred languages t Provides a rich account of the prehistorical background to human and linguistic diversity in mainland Southeast Asia t Offers a compact and comprehensive overview of the historical relationships between the languages and language families of mainland Southeast Asia 466pp 4. 2021 9781108476331 Hardback GBP 120.00 / USD 155.00 eISBN 9781108605618

Cognitive linguistics Arabic, Middle Eastern Languages The Cambridge Handbook of Arabic Linguistics Karin Ryding | Georgetown University, Washington DC

With contributions from international specialists, this handbook provides a state-of-the-art overview of key issues in Arabic linguistics, from traditional areas such as morphology and syntax to emerging topics in language change and social media studies. It is an essential resource for researchers and advanced students across the field. t Provides state-of-the-art research reports with updates and overviews of current research areas and efforts t Introduces the application of theory to new types of Arabic texts t Includes a range of approaches to linguistic issues from generative grammar to social media studies 650pp 9. 2021 9781108417303 Hardback GBP 125.00 / USD 165.00 eISBN 9781108277327

Language and Social Minds The Semantics and Pragmatics of Intersubjectivity Vittorio Tantucci | Lancaster University

Combining ideas from cognitive semantics and pragmatics, this book shows how social cognition is expressed linguistically at differing levels of complexity. The model, which brings together theory of mind and intersubjectivity, will enrich the work of researchers in Cognitive linguistics, pragmatics, applied linguistics and cognitive psychology. t Provides a new empirical model of our ability to express social cognition at different levels of complexity t The first theoretical and methodological framework that combines the notions of intersubjectivity from linguistics, and theory of mind from cognitive psychology t Combines evidence from language change, ontogenetic development and evolutionary psychology into a new pragmatic and semantic model of intersubjective awareness 300pp 4. 2021 9781108484824 Hardback GBP 85.00 / USD 110.00 eISBN 9781108676441

Asian language, linguistics The Cambridge Handbook of Korean Linguistics Sungdai Cho | Binghamton University, State University of New York

With contributions from global experts in Korean, this handbook gives a state-of-the-art overview of key trends in Korean linguistics, ranging from phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics and pragmatics to sociolinguistics, psycholinguistics and language pedagogy. Researchers and students will find the Handbook an invaluable resource. t A state-of-the-art overview of contemporary research in Korean Linguistics, covering all key current areas of study t Brings together contributions from a range of internationally renowned experts in Korean Language and linguistics t Uses theory from a range of linguistic disciplines to explain features of Korean to researchers and advanced students with no prior experience of the language. 800pp 11. 2021 9781108418911 Hardback GBP 120.00 / USD 155.00

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The Cambridge Handbook of Cognitive linguistics Barbara Dancygier | University of British Columbia, Vancouver

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A comprehensive survey of the quickly developing discipline of Cognitive linguistics, its rich methodology, key results, and interdisciplinary context. Providing an accessible overview of research questions, basic concepts, and various theoretical approaches, the Handbook places linguistic facts in the context of gesture studies, neuroscience, computational approaches, and many other fields. t Shows that Cognitive linguistics is a paradigm which can naturally compete with generative linguistics t Demonstrates that work done within Cognitive linguistics can offer a broader view of language than work done within other frameworks t Places Cognitive linguistics in the context of broad theories of cognitive science, experimental neuroscience, and language pedagogy, showing readers the rich connections and interdisciplinary temperament of the field 842pp 70 b/w illus. 10 tables 4. 2021 9781107544208 Paperback GBP 42.99 / USD 54.99 6. 2017 9781107118447 )BSECBDL GBP 127.00 / USD 164.99 eISBN 9781316339732

Computational linguistics Creating a More Transparent Internet The Perspective Web Piek Vossen | VU University Amsterdam

Aimed at researchers in Computational linguistics, social sciences, media studies, internet technology, the Semantic Web, and information retrieval, this book provides a comprehensive and interdisciplinary view on digital media, their structure, form, and impact, and the state-of-the-art technologies used to analyze digital communication. t Discusses ideas of the perspective web from different disciplines, including Computational linguistics, linguistics, social sciences, media studies, the Semantic Web, and internet technology t Reflects on social media from different disciplinary angles, providing a comprehensive and complete overview t Describes the state-of-the-art in a broad variety of disciplines to analyze and model communication in social media t Discusses the role of perspectives on the web and how they affect transparency of information and knowledge 350pp 3. 2022 9781108485760 Hardback GBP 64.99 / USD 84.99 eISBN 9781108641104

Discourse analysis Analysing Religious Discourse Stephen Pihlaja

Analysing Religious Discourse introduces a variety of different approaches to the empirical analysis of religious discourse in a variety of contexts. Comprising chapters that cover broad topics in the field of language and religion, it presents a lively discussion of current research in the analysis of religious discourse. t The first ever collection of different methods and approaches to religious discourse and language from a variety of contrasting linguistic perspectives t Gives a wide range of examples and models for students and researchers to develop their own projects t Looks at religious discourse in interesting, diverse contemporary contexts 349pp 7. 2021 9781108836135 Hardback GBP 85.00 / USD 110.00

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Antiracist Discourse Theory and History of a Macromovement Teun A. van Dijk | Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Barcelona

Antiracism is a global and historical social movement of resistance and solidarity. This book provides a theory of antiracism, and a history of discourses against slavery, racism and antisemitism. It is essential reading for anyone interested in how racism and antisemitism have been critically analysed and resisted in antiracist discourse. t Provides for the first time a multidisciplinary theory of antiracism and a history of discourse against slavery, racism and antisemitism in Europe and the USA t Highlights how antiracism can be defined as a global and historical social movement of resistance and solidarity t Gives examples of how discourse is a major form of antiracist resistance and solidarity 250pp 4. 2021 9781108832397 Hardback GBP 85.00 / USD 115.00 eISBN 9781108956079

Multilingual Youth Practices in Computer Mediated Communication Cecelia Cutler | City University of New York

Written for advanced students and scholars studying language patterns in social media and online communication, this volume is a timely resource for understanding how and for what purposes digital youth use their multilingual repertoires. It showcases how different forms of data can be analysed in various ways using a range of theoretical frames. t Uses a variety of data including online, and blended (online and offline) data, qualitative and quantitative data, ethnographic data, case-studies, and corpus data. t Shows researchers how different forms of CMC data can be analyzed in a variety of ways using different theoretical frames. t Illustrates how to deal with CMC data from multiple sources, such as YouTube, Twitter and Facebook, and how to apply various methodological approaches to their own research 272pp 3. 2021 9781107464544 Paperback GBP 25.99 / USD 33.99 9. 2018 9781107091733 )BSECBDL GBP 85.00 / USD 120.00 eISBN 9781316135570

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Multimodal Conduct in the Law Language, Gesture and Materiality in Legal Interaction Gregory Matoesian | University of Illinois, Chicago

The first study to provide an analysis of multimodal communication in courts of law. It will interest language and law scholars, and researchers in the fields of gesture studies and social interaction in institutional contexts. It will also appeal to those interested in the adjudication of sexual assault. t The first book-length study of non-verbal practices in a legal context, addressing an important gap in our understanding of communicative practices in law t Examines a number of trial strategies that will appeal to legal scholars interested in closing arguments, cross-examination and expert testimony t Integrates language, gesture, and material objects in sociocultural performance 260pp 85 b/w illus. 3. 2021 9781108402866 Paperback GBP 25.99 / USD 33.99 9. 2018 9781108416351 )BSECBDL GBP 85.00 / USD 110.00


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The Language of Violent Jihad Paul Baker | Lancaster University

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Register Variation Online Douglas Biber | Northern Arizona University

While there have been other books that focus on special internet registers, no previous study describes the full range of everyday registers found on the searchable web, such as news reports, travel blogs, discussion forums, and FAQs. This monograph provides comprehensive situational, lexical, and grammatical descriptions of multiple online registers. t Enables readers to understand how texts from a register are composed of combinations of grammatical structures, in addition to the use of keywords t All situational and linguistic descriptions are illustrated through actual text excerpts and screenshots of webpages t Covers the full range of registers found online, including those that ordinarily go unnoticed, and have not been linguistically described elsewhere before 264pp 3. 2021 9781107552517 Paperback GBP 25.99 / USD 33.99 8. 2018 9781107122161 )BSECBDL GBP 85.00 / USD 110.00 eISBN 9781316388228

Talk about Faith How Debate and Conversation Shape Belief Stephen Pihlaja

Studying how people talk can reveal a lot about their beliefs. Through a close analysis of a range of texts and contexts, this book shows how people’s beliefs change when they talk to different audiences. It is essential reading for students and researchers in Discourse analysis, sociology and religious studies. t Provides a discourse analytic account of people of different faiths talking about religious belief and doctrine t Looks at data from real-world interactional contexts t Offers a new model for students and researchers to develop their own projects. 200pp 2. 2021 9781108475990 Hardback GBP 85.00 / USD 110.00 eISBN 9781108629881

Using a combination of qualitative and quantitative approaches, this book analyses over two million words of texts produced by violent jihadists to show how they use language to persuade people to carry out violent acts. It will be invaluable for researchers in corpus linguistics, as well as religious scholars. t The only book which uses corpus linguistics to examine a wide range of texts written by violent jihadists, allowing us to identify the most important linguistic patterns in the texts t Carries out a comparison of texts categorized as Moderate, Fringe and Extreme, to show different uses of language associated with different stages of radicalization t Uses both quantitative and qualitative techniques, combining statistical tests and frequency tables with detailed linguistic examination of texts 300pp 40 b/w illus. 52 tables 9. 2021 9781108431378 Paperback GBP 29.99 / USD 44.99 9. 2021 9781108421119 Hardback GBP 85.00 / USD 110.00 eISBN 9781108363365

Unpacking Creativity The Power of Figurative Communication in Advertising Paula Pérez Sobrino

Drawing on the results of empirical research across a number of authentic advertisements from around the world, this book presents a comprehensive analysis of the persuasive power of figurative communication in advertising, and explores their impact on comprehension, effectiveness, appreciation and arousal of emotion in multicultural audiences. t Includes a chapter on practical applications for marketing professionals t All the experiments reported in the book have a strong cross-cultural component, with work focusing on the UK, Spain, China and Japan t Provides robust methods of analysis that combine approaches and techniques from Cognitive linguistics, corpus linguistics, cognitive and social psychology, and marketing 322pp 9. 2021 9781108473538 Hardback GBP 85.00 / USD 110.00 eISBN 9781108562409

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The Cambridge Handbook of Systemic Functional Linguistics Geoff Thompson | University of Liverpool

Aimed at researchers and advanced students working in systemic functional linguistics (SFL) and other functional and cognitive areas of linguistics, this field-defining handbook provides an important state-of-the-art survey of key issues in the study of SFL, covering an impressive range of theory and application. t A valuable one-stop resource of systemic functional linguistics (SFL) foundations and developments, for students, lecturers and researchers alike t Surveys the key issues in the study of SFL, making it accessible to readers who are unfamiliar with the theory t Provides an outline of future directions of the theory and its applications to inspire future research

Gender in World Englishes Tobias Bernaisch | Justus-Liebig-Universität Giessen, Germany

Based on authentic English-language material, and backed by the latest statistical methods, this book explores the impact of gender on linguistic choices in English-speaking countries worldwide, considering local social realities. It is essential reading for researchers and advanced students with an interest in language, gender and World Englishes. t Examines gender in World Englishes from Africa, America, Asia, Britain and the Caribbean t Roots its results in large databases of authentic language use by speakers from different parts of the world t Guarantees that results are empirically reliable by employing multifactorial statistical methods 275pp 1. 2021 9781108482547 Hardback GBP 85.00 / USD 110.00 eISBN 9781108696739

836pp 118 b/w illus. 52 tables 10. 2021 9781107539747 Paperback GBP 34.99 / USD 45.99 5. 2019 9781107116986 )BSECBDL GBP 120.00 / USD 156.00 eISBN 9781316337936

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Introducing Linguistics

Thinking like a Linguist

Theoretical and Applied Approaches Joyce Bruhn de Garavito | University of Western Ontario

An Introduction to the Science of Language Jordan B. Sandoval | Western Washington University

Everything we do involves language. Assuming no prior knowledge, this book offers students a contemporary introduction to the study of language. Each thought-provoking and engaging chapter is accessible to readers from a variety of fields, with three additional brief chapters available on the book’s companion website. t An up-to-date, thought-provoking introduction to linguistics that is accessible to all learners t ‘Linguistics Tidbits’ and ‘Eyes on World Languages’ boxes provide colourful accents, giving real language data from around the world and making complex theories more accessible to students from non-Science backgrounds t Incorporates accessible discourse about prominent theories and application to linguistics along with practice problems that solidify knowledge of such approaches

This text offers an engaging introduction to the study of linguistics, focusing on the foundational areas (sound, structure, and meaning). Aimed at undergraduate or beginning graduate students, it invites the reader to think about language scientifically, through exploration of data and interactive problem sets from a wide variety of languages. t Step-by-step instructions on interpreting a wide range of data teach students to perform scientific linguistic analysis t Students learn to recognise the difference between description and analysis through completing three distinct kinds of exercises that target varying levels of these two skills t Practice exercises integrated throughout the text demonstrate the importance of engaging with data analysis in real time as the student progresses through each chapter t Examples from a diverse array of languages allow students to gain a greater appreciation for language and human diversity, and to see their own identities reflected in the text t Flexible chapter structure allows any instructor to easily personalize the use of this text for their course. While each chapter often references content from the others, the three central chapters on sound, structure, and meaning, may be used in any order.

626pp 1. 2021 9781108710657 Paperback GBP 41.99 / USD 54.99 1. 2021 9781108482554 Hardback GBP 125.00 / USD 162.00 eISBN 9781108696784

Obesity in the News Language and Representation in the Press Gavin Brookes | Lancaster University

How do newspapers use language to represent obesity, and how does this language potentially shame and stigmatise people with obesity? The first book-length linguistic analysis of the representation of obesity in the press, this work presents innovative methods and key theories for exploring how language shapes public attitudes. t The first book-length linguistic analysis of the representation of obesity in the press t Examines how readers respond to news representations t Combines numerous methodological and thematic perspectives on a large dataset (36 million words) of obesity news articles over a period of ten years 280pp 9. 2021 9781108818971 Paperback GBP 26.99 / USD 34.99 9. 2021 9781108836395 Hardback GBP 79.99 / USD 105.00 eISBN 9781108864732

The Babel Lexicon of Language Dan McIntyre | University of Huddersfield

Providing a comprehensive introduction to all areas of linguistics, this lexicon is an accessible Language and linguistics reference book that is invaluable for teachers, A-Level and undergraduate students, and interested lay-readers. It defines over 500 terms and covers the whole breadth of the discipline using contemporary language examples. t Provides a comprehensive introduction to all areas of linguistics t Contains over 500 entries on key topics in linguistics and language study t Assumes no prior knowledge of linguistics, making it accessible to layreaders, non-specialists, teachers and students 200pp 10. 2021 9781108814089 Paperback GBP 19.99 / USD 27.99 10. 2021 9781108840453 Hardback GBP 69.99 / USD 89.99 eISBN 9781108886062

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The Dialects of Spanish A Lexical Introduction Travis D. Sorenson

The first of its kind, this book covers the origin, variety, and geographic distribution of a wide range of words within the Spanish language. Focusing on areas like food, clothing and vehicles, and illustrated with a set of maps, it provides a rich overview of the lexical diversity of Spanish. t Focuses on some of the most common categories of words, which also display some of the greatest variation from one end of the language’s geographic domain to the other t Traces the etymology of the words in question to their remotest known origins and then follows their progress to the present, including their current dialectal distribution t Contains a diverse set of maps showing various representative patterns of lexical distribution throughout the Spanish-speaking world 300pp 4. 2021 9781108927185 Paperback GBP 26.99 / USD 34.99 4. 2021 9781108831789 Hardback GBP 79.99 / USD 105.00 eISBN 9781108924580


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Turkic Lars Johanson | Johannes Gutenberg Universität Mainz, Germany

Written by a world-leading Turcologist, this landmark volume provides a comprehensive overview of the Turkic language family. It covers the history and cultures of the speakers, structures, and use of a vast range of languages, making it essential reading for scholars and students in linguistics and Turkic studies. t Provides an innovative theoretical framework for the study of Turkic, employing a unified terminology and transcription t Gives a comprehensive coverage of the field of descriptive and diachronic Turkic linguistic studies t Makes the distribution of Turkic typological features accessible for comparative and contact-linguistic studies 1084pp 8. 2021 9780521865357 Hardback GBP 120.00 / USD 155.00 eISBN 9781139016704

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Linguistic Ecology and Language Contact Ralph Ludwig | Martin Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg, Germany

This volume explores the role of linguistic ecology in the study of language contact. Bringing together an international team of experts, it offers a theoretical overview, followed by ten case studies on contact situations around the world, covering Europe, the Americas, Africa, the Indian Ocean, Asia, Australia and the Pacific. t Diverse case studies offer a world view t Includes contributions from an international team of experts t A comprehensive engagement with a key topic 401pp 46 b/w illus. 19 tables 10. 2021 9781009113328 Paperback GBP 26.99 / USD 34.99 12. 2018 9781107041356 )BSECBDL GBP 79.99 / USD 125.00 eISBN 9781139649568

Grammar and syntax A Student’s Introduction to English Grammar Second edition Rodney Huddleston | University of Queensland

A new edition of the ground-breaking undergraduate textbook on modern Standard English grammar, now reorganised to align fully with the award-winning reference work, The Cambridge Grammar of the English Language. This edition has been rewritten in an easy-toread conversational style with a minimum of technical and theoretical terminology. t Even more engaging and easy for students to learn, the textbook has been thoroughly rewritten in a conversational style and with many additional exercises t Accessible for students with no prior knowledge of grammatical concepts as chapters have been streamlined to avoid any unnecessary jargon t Students can delve deeper into topics of interest with the new Chapter 8 on Adjuncts now aligning the book completely with the awardwinning Cambridge Grammar of the English Language (CGEL) t Equips students to drive their own learning, at their own pace, through a new suite of online resources including a test bank, glossary, an appendix on morphology and tree diagrams which further illustrate many examples in the book 360pp 11. 2021 9781009088015 Paperback GBP 26.99 / USD 34.99 11. 2021 9781316514641 Hardback GBP 79.99 / USD 105.00 eISBN 9781009085748

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Dependency and Directionality Marcel den Dikken

This volume breaks new ground in syntax by arguing for a ‘top-down’ approach to syntactic structures, and the locality restrictions on filler-gap dependencies. Written by a leading scholar in theoretical linguistics, it represents the first booklength study on the subject and paves the way for important future research. t A compact and comprehensive historical perspective on structure building, ‘movement’ and the cycle, providing an overview of critical issues that will appeal to students and academics alike t The top-down line of analysis provides a counterweight to the dominant trend in the field t Includes a detailed chapter-long discussion of island effects that brings together and critiques existing literature, as well as offering a new analysis of the subject 403pp 3. 2021 9781316628461 Paperback GBP 28.99 / USD 36.99 7. 2018 9781107177567 )BSECBDL GBP 85.00 / USD 110.00 eISBN 9781316822821

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Interfaces and Domains of Contact-Driven Restructuring

The Compositional Nature of Tense, Mood and Aspect

Aspects of Afro-Hispanic Linguistics Volume 168 Sandro Sessarego | University of Texas, Austin

Volume 167 Henk J. Verkuyl

Approaching creole studies from contrasting standpoints, this pioneering study casts new light on the nature of the Afro-Hispanic Languages of the Americas. It provides original theoretical and methodological perspectives for a more integrated approach to the study of contact-driven restructuring across language interfaces and linguistic domains. t Uses an interdisciplinarity approach, cross-fertilizing ideas and methodologies from a number of fields, such as second language acquisition, creolistics, generative theory, sociolinguistics and social history t Combines multifaceted fieldwork techniques with current theoretical proposals on the nature of linguistic interfaces, language processing and sociolinguistic dynamics t The findings proceeding from the current study can now be applied and tested on other contact scenarios. 200pp 10. 2021 9781108833820 Hardback GBP 85.00 / USD 110.00 eISBN 9781108982733

Interpersonal Grammar Systemic Functional Linguistic Theory and Description J. R. Martin | University of Sydney

By comparing interpersonal grammar systems – whereby the grammatical structures of languages are interpreted in terms of the purposes for which they are used – this state-of-the-art book proposes a set of methodological principles for the descriptions of a range of world languages within a unified theoretical framework. t Approaches grammar from a discourse perspective, allowing for accounts of grammar in relation to contextualising language strata t Provides stronger explanatory power for grammar phenomena by showing how grammar is shaped by its role in realising interpersonal discourse semantic systems t Uses glossing conventions for ranks above morpheme and word, including function-structure, thus facilitating comparability of grammar descriptions in language typology research 300pp 6. 2021 9781108493796 Hardback GBP 85.00 / USD 110.00 eISBN 9781108663120

The Cambridge Handbook of Experimental Syntax Grant Goodall | University of California, San Diego

Providing an up-to-date overview of a growing field, this Handbook is intended for students and researchers interested in using experimental methods to study syntax. It shows how to conduct experiments, surveys research results so far, and discusses how the increased use of experiments will impact the future of linguistic research. t Reviews what has been accomplished so far in experimental syntax, with sections covering syntactic phenomena and language types t Makes experimental syntax accessible to readers without prior training in performing experiments t Provides a thoughtful perspective on future directions for syntactic research. 800pp 9. 2021 9781108474801 Hardback GBP 125.00 / USD 165.00 eISBN 9781108569620

Written by a well-known expert in the field, this book presents a universally applicable model of how natural language speakers deal with time in natural language, by combining semantic building blocks into larger wholes. It will be essential reading for researchers and advanced students in syntax and the syntax-semantics interface. t Offers a unique contribution in the domain of interaction between semantics, syntax and morphology t Presents for the first time a strictly compositional procedure, operating in the domains of aspect, tense and mood and connecting them t Written by an author with 50 years’ worth of experience in the field rounding off with a refreshing combination of earlier results and recently developed insights into a new perspective on how to account for the construction of temporal information in sentences of natural language 250pp 9. 2021 9781108839280 Hardback GBP 85.00 / USD 110.00 eISBN 9781108989732

The Grammar of Interactional Language Martina Wiltschko | Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Barcelona

Combing insights from different frameworks and sub-disciplines of linguistics, this groundbreaking book both develops a novel way to discover and compare interactional language, and shows that it is regulated by grammatical knowledge. It is essential reading for anyone interested in the relation between language, cognition and social interaction. t Provides a new framework to explore and analyse interactional language t Contains the first comparison among different approaches to language in interaction from a variety of theoretical perspectives t Presents new data to be analysed within a formal framework 300pp 20 b/w illus. 47 tables 6. 2021 9781108481823 Hardback GBP 85.00 / USD 110.00 9. 2021 9781108741446 1BQFSCBDL GBP 0.00 / USD 0.00 eISBN 9781108693707

Third Factors in Language Variation and Change Elly Van Gelderen | Arizona State University

This pioneering book makes an important contribution to linguistics by explaining syntactic variation and change within the most recent version of minimalist syntax. It focusses on the mechanisms necessary for syntactic computation, and suggests that these are general cognitive principles rather than principles specific to the language faculty. t Introduces the most recent developments in generative syntax t Uses plain language to explain complex theoretical concepts with copious examples t Shows how theoretical and empirical approaches can be mutually beneficial 220pp 1. 2022 9781108831161 Hardback GBP 85.00 / USD 110.00 eISBN 9781108923408


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Universal Grammar and Iconicity Yafei Li | University of Wisconsin, Madison

This book integrates the core insights of two major models of language, the formal and the functional, into a single interface theory. A groundbreaking work, this is essential reading for academic researchers and postgraduate students in linguistics, as well as scholars in related disciplines such as psychology and cognitive science. t Offers a theory that integrates the insights of both formal and functional models of language t Proposes a new interface of language with a theory, the first of its kind, which is concrete and detailed enough for empirically based evaluations t Points at and explores a feasible way to resolve theoretical debates. 280pp 9. 2021 9781108840439 Hardback GBP 85.00 / USD 110.00 eISBN 9781108885935

The Lingua Franca Contact-Induced Language Change in the Mediterranean Natalie Operstein | University of California, Los Angeles

Whose name is hidden behind the anonymity of the key publication on Mediterranean Lingua Franca? What linguistic reality does the label ‘Lingua Franca’ conceal? These and related questions are explored in this new book on an enduringly important topic, creating new avenues for multi-disciplinary research on Mediterranean languages and history. t Opens completely unexpected new areas for linguistic and historical research on North Africa, Mediterranean, and contact-induced language change t Provides a typologically informed study of Lingua Franca as documented in the key source t Proposes a theoretical view of Lingua Franca as a pidgin-koine 335pp 11. 2021 9781316518311 Hardback GBP 85.00 / USD 110.00 eISBN 9781009000161

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Universal Semantic Syntax A Semiotactic Approach Egbert Fortuin | Universiteit Leiden

Syntactic theory has been dominated in the last decades by theories that disregard semantics in their approach to syntax. This book presents an alternative approach to syntax, showing that syntax can be analyzed from a semantic perspective. t Proposes a new and integrated view of syntax t Provides a clear and comprehensive introduction into semiotactic theory, ideal for readers without prior knowledge of the theory t Presents a model for analyzing each sentence from any language by formalizing it 208pp 10. 2021 9781108701587 Paperback GBP 23.99 / USD 31.99 5. 2019 9781108476805 GBP 85.00 / USD 110.00 eISBN 9781108658683

Historical linguistics English Dialect Dictionary Online A New Departure in English Dialectology Manfred Markus

Joseph Wright’s English Dialect Dictionary, the most comprehensive dialect dictionary ever published, is now freely available digitally, as EDD Online. With easy-to-follow instructions and screenshots, this detailed user guide shows how to get the most out of this unparalleled resource. It will be invaluable to a wide range of linguistic fields. t Any user of EDD Online will profit from the manual, given the complexity of the Dictionary’s substantial information on 4.700 pages t Includes clear, step-by-step instructions on how to run searches and is illustrated with screenshots t Gives context on various dialectological issues, opening the database to a wide range of fields 220pp 2. 2021 9781108840651 Hardback GBP 85.00 / USD 110.00 eISBN 9781108886741

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English and Empire Literary History, Dialect, and the Digital Archive David West Brown | Carnegie Mellon University, Pennsylvania

A study of how African diasporic, Chinese, and Indian speakers have been represented in British fiction. It explores the Evolution of Language ideologies and explains its computational techniques as part of a digital humanities toolkit. An ideal text for students and scholars of English Historical linguistics and English literary studies. t Presents a large-scale, diachronic analysis of the literary dialect used to represent colonial subjects in British fiction t Links together diverse types of digital evidence that invites new ways of thinking about the relationship between machine and human reading t Provides clear and adaptable approaches to using computational methods and tools for textual analysis t Features a detailed annotated glossary that explains its statistical methods, ideal for novice researchers and students 369pp 89 b/w illus. 3. 2021 9781108444217 Paperback GBP 27.99 / USD 35.99 10. 2018 9781108426558 GBP 85.00 / USD 120.00 eISBN 9781108551045

European Language Matters English in Its European Context Peter Trudgill | Université de Fribourg, Switzerland

Bringing together Peter Trudgill’s highly popular columns for the New European, this collection explores how English has been influenced both linguistically and culturally by its neighbouring languages in Europe. Grouped into themed sections, this engaging collection is perfect for linguistic specialists and those with no prior experience alike. t Written in an accessible style, these articles will appeal to a wide audience interested in all aspects of language, including social and political issues t Grouped together in thematically arranged sections to make for easy browsing t Academic linguists and students will enjoy and benefit from the fact that the book deals with topics and presents information, which in many cases is not widely known, even to specialists 275pp 10. 2021 9781108965927 Paperback GBP 24.99 / USD 32.99

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Latin American language, linguistics En Contexto

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Mexican American English Substrate Influence and the Birth of an Ethnolect Erik R. Thomas | North Carolina State University

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An intensive overview of Mexican American English, linking it to the speech of other immigrant groups worldwide. This study is of particular interest to students and researchers in linguistics, as it provides insight into language contact, immigrant groups’ response to majority cultures, and an analysis of language-transfer effects. t Offers the most comprehensive empirical linguistic analysis of Mexican American English conducted to date t A large number of linguistic variables are analysed, to give a balanced picture of linguistic divisions within a community t Makes previously unmade connections between Latino English and other immigrant language varieties around the world 381pp 10. 2021 9781107491151 Paperback GBP 26.99 / USD 34.99 2. 2019 9781107098565 )BSECBDL GBP 85.00 / USD 110.00 eISBN 9781316162316

Quoting in Parliamentary Question Time Exploring Recent Change Elisabeth Reber

This pioneering study explores how the practices of quoting have shifted at parliamentary question time due to changing conventions and an evolving media landscape. It is aimed at scholars and students interested in linguistic change, reported speech and evidentiality in English, embodied interaction, Construction Grammar and political discourse. t Studies language change in contemporary English, drawing on authentic audio and video recordings of spoken interaction t Provides an analysis of the practices of quoting in parliamentary question time, revealing changes in vocal, verbal, and visuo-material patterns t Illustrates grammaticalisation processes and formulaic structures in evidential constructions 280pp 9. 2021 9781108835978 Hardback GBP 85.00 / USD 110.00 eISBN 9781108869898

Syntactic Change in Late Modern English Studies on Colloquialization and Densification Erik Smitterberg | Uppsala Universitet, Sweden

Resolving the stability paradox of Late Modern English, this book gives a new framework for language change, which includes corpus linguistics methodology. The framework is applicable to any language making the book essential reading for academic researchers and advanced students in Historical linguistics, corpus linguistics, and sociolinguistics. t Provides a new conceptualization of language change, which resolves the stability paradox t Explains to readers what corpus-based analyses can and cannot tell us about language history t Analyses colloquialization and densification in a wide variety of text types 300pp 11. 2021 9781108474221 Hardback GBP 85.00 / USD 110.00 eISBN 9781108564984

Manual de redacción para estudiantes universitarios Luis Ochoa | Concordia University, Montréal

Written entirely in Spanish by experienced teachers, this textbook provides advanced students of Spanish with the necessary tools to write effectively during their studies and professional career. It focuses on the process of writing, grammar in context, and sentence combining skills, to promote the development of academic writing skills. t Students will learn to recognize and understand grammar rules, practice them through sentence combining techniques and learn how to apply these rules in their own writing t Provides a thorough coverage of essay writing with three main sections on the writing process and the development of composition skills t Helps students ensure they have completed their writing tasks satisfactorily by providing self-assessment and peer review checklists, questionnaires, and writing samples 268pp 8. 2021 9781108729284 Paperback GBP 26.99 / USD 34.99 8. 2021 9781108492362 Hardback GBP 79.99 / USD 89.99 eISBN 9781108698214

Morphology Creativity in Word Formation and Word Interpretation Creative Potential and Creative Performance Lívia Körtvélyessy

The book presents an interdisciplinary examination of how we use creativity to form and interpret new words. Pioneering in its scope, it combines theoretical and experimental research conducted with over seven hundred participants. It will pave the way for new research amongst linguists, psycholinguists, sociolinguists, and psychologists. t Provides an integrated model of word-formation and wordinterpretation t Includes a comparison of gender-based groups, and age-based cohorts t Highlights interdisciplinary research that lies at the crossroads of psychology, linguistics, psycholinguistics, and sociolinguistics 250pp 1. 2022 9781316511695 Hardback GBP 85.00 / USD 110.00 eISBN 9781009053556

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Introducing Morphology Third edition Rochelle Lieber | University of New Hampshire

A lively introduction to Morphology, this textbook is intended for undergraduates with relatively little background in linguistics. The third edition has been thoroughly updated, with new examples and exercises and a new final chapter covering several current theoretical frameworks. t Gives students hands-on practice in morphological analysis t Allows students to assimilate and use terminology and concepts through an abundant range of exercises t Gives instructors a wide variety of options for exemplifying concepts and terms by evenly balancing a consideration of English Morphology with that of other languages 292pp 8. 2021 9781108958486 Paperback GBP 24.99 / USD 32.99 8. 2021 9781108832489 Hardback GBP 79.99 / USD 105.00


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Phonetics and phonology

Multilingualism

A Historical Phonology of Central Chadic

Life as a Bilingual

Prosodies and Lexical Reconstruction H. Ekkehard Wolff | Universität Leipzig

Knowing and Using Two or More Languages François Grosjean | Université de Neuchatel, Switzerland

About half the world’s population knows and uses two or more languages in everyday life, and an increasing number of parents are raising their children bilingual. This book covers topics such as the extent of bilingualism, how someone becomes bilingual, the bilingual mind and brain, and bilingualism across the lifespan. t Gives a comprehensive overview of what it means to live with two or more languages t Provides an up to date description of the bilingual adult and child based on current research in the domains of linguistics, psychology, child development, education and brain sciences t Chapters are divided into short posts and written in a very accessible style, making them suitable for readers with no prior experience of linguistics 352pp 5 b/w illus. 6. 2021 9781108972116 Paperback GBP 18.99 / USD 24.99 6. 2021 9781108838641 Hardback GBP 74.99 / USD 99.99 eISBN 9781108975490

The Adaptive Bilingual Mind Insights from Endangered Languages Evangelia Adamou | Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS), Paris

By applying advances in the field of bilingualism to the study of endangered languages, this groundbreaking book makes typologically rare data accessible to readers from the field of bilingualism, while making experimental methods accessible to those studying endangered languages. It is essential reading for scholars in both fields. t Provides examples from a wide range of understudied languages and populations, making typologically rare data accessible to those working in bilingualism and cognitive sciences t Illustrates how experimental methods from bilingual studies can be successfully applied in the field t Combines quantitative results with qualitative ethnographic observations 250pp 4. 2021 9781108839518 Hardback GBP 85.00 / USD 110.00 eISBN 9781108884266

A pioneering study into the deep linguistic history of Central Chadic languages, this book applies refined comparative methodology to unpack the principles that underpin the Chadic languages’ diverse phonological evolution. It is essential reading for researchers in African and Afroasiatic languages, Historical linguistics and linguistic typology. t Develops theoretical and methodological tools for the analysis of comprehensive lexical reconstruction in Central Chadic t Unearths the relevance of pre-Chadic root-and-pattern structures based on the availability of only one systemic vowel t /a/ t Unearths the sources and dynamics of palatalization prosody and labialization prosody that affect consonants, vowels, or both, within and across a whole word 320pp 10. 2021 9781316519547 Hardback GBP 85.00 / USD 110.00 eISBN 9781009024310

The Cambridge Handbook of Phonetics Rachael-Anne Knight | City, University of London

With contributions from a team of world-renowned authors, this handbook presents thorough coverage of the many subdisciplines of phonetics. It provides postgraduate students and academic researchers with a state-of-the-art knowledge of the field, and suggests how this knowledge can best be applied to teaching the next generation of phoneticians. t Provides comprehensive coverage of the state-of-the-art in phonetics, a broad and increasingly multidisciplinary field t Includes illustrative examples from the phonetics of a wide range of languages t Each chapter includes a section devoted to teaching 800pp 9. 2021 9781108495738 Hardback GBP 125.00 / USD 165.00 eISBN 9781108644198

The Lexical and Metrical Phonology of English The Legacy of the Sound Pattern of English John T. Jensen | University of Ottawa

The first full-scale discussion of English Phonology since Chomsky and Halle’s The Sound Pattern of English, this is a thorough and engaging exploration of the major phonological phenomena of English, including stress, other prosodic phenomena and segmental alternations and their interaction, with emphasis on description in terms of ordered rules. t Clear explanations with logical development make SPE theory accessible to students and others from a variety of backgrounds in linguistics and phonology t Integrates stress and segmental phenomena, and shows their interaction, to provide a more complete overall picture of the phonology of English t Shows how the ordered rule theory applies to a major portion of the phonological system of a single language, inviting similar efforts in analyzing other languages 320pp 4. 2022 9781108794916 Paperback GBP 27.99 / USD 36.99 4. 2022 9781108841504 Hardback GBP 84.99 / USD 110.00 eISBN 9781108889131

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The Study of Word Stress and Accent Theories, Methods and Data Rob Goedemans | Universiteit Leiden

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Presents in-depth research and analysis by internationally recognized scholars investigating the nature of stress and accent patterns in natural language, employing a diversity of theories, methods, and data. The research encompasses theoretical linguistics, speech science, experimental research, and grammatical analysis. t Provides careful analysis of popular as well as understudied languages including Athabaskan, Slovak, Uspanteko, Japanese, and Ese’eja languages t Includes theoretical and typological analysis of how stress and accent systems vary cross-linguistically t This book is ideal for researchers who value integrative methods in the study of natural languages 442pp 63 b/w illus. 31 tables 3. 2021 9781316615713 Paperback GBP 28.99 / USD 36.99 12. 2018 9781107164031 )BSECBDL GBP 95.00 / USD 130.00 eISBN 9781316683101

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Demonstratives in CrossLinguistic Perspective Stephen C. Levinson | Max-Planck-Institut für Psycholinguistik, The Netherlands

Demonstratives with their pointing gestures are amongst the first words that children learn, and they have fascinated theorists by the combination of slender semantic content and the practical force in communication. This book is for researchers and students in linguistics, philosophy and psychology interested in demonstratives, a key anchor tying language to the world. t Offers a ‘do-it-yourself’ manual for comparative field work, which will be useful for advanced courses in semantics, pragmatics and language documentation t Takes into account the latest research from linguistics, psychology, neuroscience and gesture studies t Provides a comparative tool that can be run in any field, allowing scholars to follow up on the studies present and in other languages 403pp 47 b/w illus. 69 tables 3. 2021 9781108440028 Paperback GBP 28.99 / USD 36.99 7. 2018 9781108424288 )BSECBDL GBP 95.00 / USD 125.00 eISBN 9781108333818

Sentence Comprehension as a Cognitive Process A Computational Approach Shravan Vasishth | Universität Potsdam, Germany

Rooted in decades of research in cognitive psychology and AI, this book presents an empirically grounded evaluation of the leading computational model of retrieval processes in sentence processing. It is essential reading for researchers in cognitive science who want to carry out their own research in this exciting field. t Develops a systematic computational framework for investigating retrieval processes in sentence comprehension t Demonstrates the unique advantages of interdisciplinary work spanning artificial intelligence, computer science, linguistics, psychology, and statistics t Gives the field a broad cognitive science perspective on theoretical questions relating to sentence processing 300pp 10. 2021 9781107133112 Hardback GBP 85.00 / USD 110.00

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The Study of Speech Processes Addressing the Writing Bias in Language Science Victor J. Boucher | Université de Montréal

The assumption that language derives from a mental capacity to assemble words into sentences is changing. Through an appraisal of the bias towards using writing to analyse speech, and a demonstration of how speech acts are studied using instrumental records, this book shows how observable structures present in all languages convey meaning. t Provides a historical perspective on transcript use and explains why a writing bias has persisted in language research t Argues for why we should address the writing bias in language research t Illustrates how speech acts can be studied using instrumental records, how motor-sensory coupling operates, and how a coupling of multisensory information to structures of utterances can underlie a semantic memory of verbal forms. 280pp 1. 2021 9781107185036 Hardback GBP 85.00 / USD 110.00 eISBN 9781316882764

Understanding Dialogue Language Use and Social Interaction Martin J. Pickering | University of Edinburgh

Through an innovative framework, the authors explore dialogue as a form of cooperative joint activity, in which individuals must align cognitive representations of language and context to communicate effectively. It will be a key reference point for advanced graduate students and researchers in linguistics, psychology and Cognitive linguistics. t Treats alignment across individuals as the basis of dialogue t Relates interactive language use to social interaction more generally t Extends the scope of psycholinguistics beyond individuals by considering dialogue both within individuals and as a system incorporating those individuals 350pp 1. 2021 9781108461931 Paperback GBP 22.99 / USD 29.99 1. 2021 9781108473613 Hardback GBP 69.99 / USD 89.99 eISBN 9781108610728

Research methods in linguistics Designing and Evaluating Language Corpora A Practical Framework for Corpus Representativeness Jesse Egbert | Northern Arizona University

The use of language corpora, or large samples of natural texts, has become ubiquitous in linguistic research. Yet, there are no conceptual or methodological frameworks for corpus representativeness. This book is the first to provide the field of linguistics with a comprehensive framework for corpus design, evaluation, and representativeness. t Surveys the state of corpus design and representativeness. t Provides a practical framework for conceptualizing and achieving corpus representativeness, and helps readers to understand and apply this framework to the design of new corpora and the evaluation of existing corpora. t Gives readers examples and activities to help them develop practical skills in corpus design and evaluation. 250pp 2. 2022 9781316605882 Paperback GBP 26.99 / USD 34.99


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Introducing Linguistic Research Svenja Voelkel | Johannes Gutenberg Universität Mainz, Germany

A unique introduction to empirical research in linguistics, this book provides a comprehensive overview of general research aspects and subfieldspecific approaches across the discipline. It includes exercises, projects and further reading, providing students with hands-on experience and inspiration for developing their own research projects. t Provides recommendations for exercises, empirical projects and further reading, as well as additional online teaching materials t Introduces students to a broad spectrum of different empirical approaches t Discusses the characteristics, strengths and weaknesses of the different approaches and how they interact 320pp 9. 2021 9781316636428 Paperback GBP 24.99 / USD 32.99 9. 2021 9781107185500 Hardback GBP 74.99 / USD 99.99 eISBN 9781316884485

Revitalizing Endangered Languages A Practical Guide Justyna Olko | Uniwersytet Warszawski, Poland

Written by leading international scholars and activists with a wealth of practical experience, this guidebook provides ideas and strategies to support effective language revitalization. It is written in a clear, accessible style, making it suitable for non-specialists, as well as researchers and students interested in language revitalization. t The first practical guide to revitalizing endangered languages t Aimed at a general audience and written in a clear, accessible style, avoiding academic jargon t Written by contributors with a wealth of practical and theoretical knowledge, allowing readers to learn from others’ experience and success stories t Each chapter includes a range of examples from a specific language community or of a specific type of activity t Avoids a ‘one size fits all’ approach by presenting concrete examples and providing readers with tools to make their own decisions This book is also available as Open Access on Cambridge Core 300pp 4. 2021 9781108485753 Hardback GBP 85.00 / USD 110.00 eISBN 9781108641142

Semantics and pragmatics A Thesaurus of English Dialect and Slang England, Wales and the Channel Islands Jonnie Robinson | British Library, London

Based on a prestigious nationwide survey, this thesaurus provides authentic, up-to-date information on British English dialect and slang. It is presented clearly and accessibly, making it an invaluable reference tool for both academic linguists and English language teachers and learners, creative audiences and non-specialist enthusiasts. t Provides comprehensive coverage of entire lexical data captured in BBC Voices Recordings, presented in easily understandable language t All entries are mapped to existing reference works where available, signposting users to other resources that support additional lines of enquiry e.g. provenance, etymology, distribution etc t The thesaurus is based on freely available audio data. The complete set of corresponding sound recordings is available to stream worldwide at sounds.bl.uk 550pp 7. 2021 9781108473231 Hardback GBP 120.00 / USD 155.00 eISBN 9781108663144

Attitude Reports Thomas Grano | Indiana University

Providing a comprehensive overview of the key concepts, questions and literature, this is an essential resource on propositional attitude reports, a central topic in natural language semantics. Synthesizing the facts, theories, and analytical problems, it will be welcomed by students and researchers wishing to explore this fertile area of study. t Critically summarizes and surveys the key concepts, questions, and literature associated with propositional attitude reports t Bases the discussion within the theoretical framework of generative grammar and truth-conditional compositional semantics t Includes a guide to logical symbols and notational conventions, discussion questions, suggestions for further reading, and a glossary of key terms and definitions 220pp 6. 2021 9781108423281 Hardback GBP 85.00 / USD 110.00 eISBN 9781108525718

Countability in Natural Language Hana Filip | Heinrich-Heine-Universität Düsseldorf

Bringing together an international group of scholars and based on data from a number of typologically-distinct languages, this volume represents the state-of-the-art in theoretical and empirical research into countability. It will appeal to a wide audience of advanced students and specialists in formal Semantics and pragmatics. t Provides a balance between theoretical insights and empirical coverage, with focus on phenomena in the domain of countability that have so far been understudied, or ignored t Examples are drawn from major world languages like English, Mandarin Chinese, Arabic, and German, and also from languages that are less studied like Czech (West Slavic), Nez Perce (Penutian) and Yudjá (Yurúna) t Offers innovative analyses that draw on a variety of tools and approaches to language analysis (including inter-/multidisciplinary ones) and promises to open up new venues of research in the domain of countability in natural language 314pp 8 b/w illus. 2 tables 7. 2021 9781107178663 Hardback GBP 85.00 / USD 110.00 eISBN 9781316823774

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Cross-Cultural Pragmatics

General Extenders

Juliane House | Universität Hamburg

The Forms and Functions of a New Linguistic Category Maryann Overstreet | University of Hawaii, Manoa

This book provides an engaging introduction to cross-cultural pragmatics. It is essential reading for both academics and students in pragmatics, applied linguistics, language teaching and translation studies. It offers a corpus-based and empirically-derived framework which allows language use to be systematically contrasted across linguacultures. t Introduces cross-cultural pragmatics in an engaging and accessible way t Provides an innovative cross-disciplinary research model, relevant for both academics and students t Offers a rigorous corpus-based and empirically-derived framework, illustrated with a variety of case studies drawn from different linguacultures such as Chinese, English and German

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280pp 9. 2021 9781108949545 Paperback GBP 24.99 / USD 32.99 9. 2021 9781108845113 Hardback GBP 74.99 / USD 99.99 eISBN 9781108954587

Discourse-Pragmatic Variation and Change Theory, Innovations, Contact Elizabeth Peterson | University of Helsinki

With contributions from leading scholars in the field, this book provides a comprehensive overview of discourse-pragmatic variation and change. It has a particular focus on the theoretical and methodological issues that have arisen around this topic in recent years, and includes examples from a wide range of languages. t Provides advanced readings on sociolinguistics and variationist sociolinguistics t Furthers discussion and understanding of fundamental issues in language variation and change t Offers a robust overview of different language situations and settings, including cross-linguistic comparisons 285pp 1. 2022 9781108836203 Hardback GBP 95.00 / USD 125.00 eISBN 9781108864183

Experimental Pragmatics The Making of a Cognitive Science Ira Noveck

How do listeners understand what they are told? How do they make sense of ambiguities, understand irony, and - more generally - capture a speaker’s intended meaning? Using interactions between philosophy, experimental psychology, linguistics and neuroscience to craft innovative experiments, this book explains the phenomena of human communication. t Goes beyond ‘armchair theorizing’ to explain how one can test the veracity of novel ideas t Enables readers to understand a wide range of new material whilst appreciating how the field came about t Includes practical summaries of the issues from experimental pragmatics since its founding, including implicature, reference and irony 280pp 22 b/w illus. 6 tables 3. 2021 9781107446885 Paperback GBP 25.99 / USD 33.99 10. 2018 9781107084902 )BSECBDL GBP 85.00 / USD 110.00 eISBN 9781316027073

General extenders are everyday features of spoken language that have gone virtually unnoticed in linguistics, but are crucial to successful communication. This pioneering work provides a comprehensive analysis of this new linguistic category, offering a valuable resource for researchers and students in linguistics, and language educators. t This is the book to consult for information on all the phrases described as general extenders t Provides numerous new insights into the history and widespread current uses of general extenders in contemporary English t Includes descriptions of translation equivalents in other languages and learning exercises 10000pp 9. 2021 9781108837231 Hardback GBP 85.00 / USD 110.00 eISBN 9781108938655

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Implicatures Sandrine Zufferey | Universität Bern, Switzerland

An accessible and thorough introduction to implicatures, a key topic in pragmatics. It will appeal to students and teachers in linguistics, applied linguistics, psychology and sociology, who are interested in how language is used for communication, and how children and second language learners develop pragmatic skills. t Provides a global view of past and present research on implicatures t Explains in accessible language empirical research findings, providing readers with a clear understanding t Shows readers how different interfaces of pragmatics are situated within theories of language and how they interact with social and cognitive psychology 263pp 21 b/w illus. 6 tables 10. 2021 9781107565234 Paperback GBP 24.99 / USD 32.99 6. 2019 9781107125650 )BSECBDL GBP 85.00 / USD 110.00 eISBN 9781316410875

Indirect Speech Acts Nicolas Ruytenbeek

Indirect communication is a phenomenon pervasive in our daily lives. This book explores this fascinating topic, and provides insights into the psychological processes and the social dynamics underlying indirect communication. Adopting a truly interdisciplinary perspective, it will appeal to students and scholars from diverse backgrounds. t Enables readers from different scientific and cultural backgrounds to understand the phenomenon of ISAs t Makes methodological recommendations and suggestions for future research t Illustrates the discussions with corpus-based examples from different languages, and includes a glossary 280pp 6. 2021 9781108483179 Hardback GBP 85.00 / USD 110.00 eISBN 9781108673112


Language and linguistics

Naming and Indexicality

The Geography of Words

Gregory Bochner

Vocabulary and Meaning in the World’s Languages Danko Sipka | Arizona State University

This book offers a uniquely accessible, comprehensive, and critical synthesis of theories of linguistic reference and meaning in the 20th century - from Frege and Kripke to the various forms of contemporary two-dimensional semantics - for advanced students as well as mature researchers in semantics, pragmatics, and philosophy of language. t Provides a detailed and unique survey of the literature on linguistic reference in semantics and philosophy of language t Introduces clearly some technical semantical notions, theses, and arguments, step-by-step using ordinary-language explanations t Uses the survey as a whole to identify and argue for a novel position in logical space 250pp 1. 2022 9781108428453 Hardback GBP 85.00 / USD 110.00 eISBN 9781316999073

Semantics with Assignment Variables Alex Silk | University of Birmingham

This pioneering new work combines insights from philosophy and linguistics to provide an innovative framework for theorizing about linguistic meaning and the role of context in interpretation. Representing the forefront of research on natural language and communication, it is essential reading for academics and students in diverse fields. t Examines the relevance of context-sensitive language to various areas of philosophy and linguistics t Integrates insights and methodologies from philosophy of language, theoretical syntax and semantics, and linguistic typology t Systematically applies the proposed theory using numerous examples throughout 280pp 6. 2021 9781108836012 Hardback GBP 85.00 / USD 110.00 eISBN 9781108870078

The Cambridge Handbook of the Philosophy of Language Piotr Stalmaszczyk

Bringing together a team of world-renowned scholars, this handbook is a comprehensive guide to contemporary research into the relationship between language, philosophy, and linguistics. It is essential reading for philosophers interested in Language and linguistics, and linguists interested in philosophical analyses. t Introduces the main issues in contemporary philosophy of Language and linguistics t Offers an interdisciplinary perspective, and shows how research in different disciplines can interact t Provides examples of research in contemporary Semantics and pragmatics as well as examples of how philosophical theories are applied to linguistic concepts.

Different languages organise their vocabularies in a myriad of ways. This book is an engaging, reader-friendly celebration of global linguistic diversity, with fascinating cases of cross-linguistic variety presented in each chapter. It is ideal for anyone who wants to learn more about the extent of variation across the human lexicon. t Provides examples of global cultural diversity in the lexicon t Explains and exemplifies the mechanisms of development in the vocabularies of various languages t Shows how languages and cultures interact 300pp 2. 2022 9781108795012 Paperback GBP 26.99 / USD 34.99 2. 2022 9781108841658 Hardback GBP 74.99 / USD 99.99 eISBN 9781108894548

The Rise of Discourse Markers Bernd Heine

Discourse markers constitute an important part of linguistic communication. This pioneering book presents a detailed cross-linguistic survey of their development, and their relation to the wider context of sociocultural behaviour. It is essential reading for researchers and students in Semantics and pragmatics and Discourse analysis. t Presents a clear definition of discourse markers with the aim to provide a guide for future research t Gives a wider perspective for understanding grammatical change, in the context of linguistic reconstruction t Explores discourse markers across a typologically wide range of languages 224pp 6. 2021 9781108833851 Hardback GBP 85.00 / USD 110.00 eISBN 9781108982856

The Stylistics of ‘You’ Second-Person Pronoun and its Pragmatic Effects Sandrine Sorlin | Université Paul Valéry, Montpellier

Including examples from a broad range of sources, this book explores the pragmatic functions and effects of ‘you’ across time, genre and medium, to provide an encompassing theoretical framework for the second-person pronoun. With its unique inter-disciplinary perspective, it will interest students and scholars of both linguistics and literature. t Provides an interdisciplinary approach to ‘you’, showing how different disciplinary angles can foster a more complete view t Makes the theory accessible to any reader interested in personal pronouns and gives a model that can be tested and reproduced t Uniquely gathers print and digital ‘you narratives’ under the same theoretical banner 280pp 2. 2022 9781108833028 Hardback GBP 85.00 / USD 110.00 eISBN 9781108966757

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Things and Stuff

English and Spanish

The Semantics of the Count-Mass Distinction Tibor Kiss | Ruhr-Universität, Bochum, Germany

World Languages in Interaction Danae Perez As the first book-length comparison of the history and current status of English and Spanish, this volume reveals parallels and differences in how colonialism, politics, and demographic and social change played out in the evolution of two major world languages. Essential reading for researchers in Sociolinguistics and contact linguistics.

With contributions from world-renowned scholars, this book explains how both modern linguistics and individual languages differ in their methods for describing two fundamental categories of reality: things and stuff. With its novel take on mass-count distinction, it is essential reading for researchers in formal semantics and linguistic typology. t Surveys languages that have different systems of countability distinctions, to provide a wider picture of the count/mass distinction t Shows the application of different methodologies to account for the differences among count and mass nouns: experimental, corpus linguistics, annotation mining, and classical semantic approaches t Brings together contributions from a team of internationally-renowned scholars, to initiate a discussion of the universality of countability 320pp 6. 2021 9781108832106 Hardback GBP 85.00 / USD 110.00 eISBN 9781108937979

t Contributes to documentation, theory-making, and controversial debates around global languages and world languages t Makes the history of linguistic colonization accessible to readers and researchers in many areas, with a specific focus on two languages t Brings historical, theoretical, and fresh empirical data to the discussion 320pp 9. 2021 9781108486040 Hardback GBP 85.00 / USD 110.00 eISBN 9781108623469

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Sociolinguistics Accent in North American Film and Television A Sociophonetic Analysis Charles Boberg | McGill University, Montréal

A guide to film and TV accents for linguists, media scholars, actors, and dialect coaches. It shows how pronunciation has changed since the 1930s, and how it continues to reflect the regional background, gender and ethnic ancestry of actors today, while also exploring the relationship between on-screen and off-screen speech. t First-ever large-scale phonetic analysis of film and television accents t Examines accent change in North American English over eight decades of real time t Expands coverage of the Atlas of North American English to include more data on each speaker and more ethnic diversity 280pp 11. 2021 9781107150447 Hardback GBP 69.99 / USD 110.00 eISBN 9781316579817

Action Ascription in Interaction Arnulf Depperman | Universität Mannheim, Germany

Bringing together a team of global experts, this is the first volume of its kind to focus on the ways in which meanings are ascribed to actions in social interaction. It will be essential reading for academic researchers and students interested in the relationship between language, behaviour and social interaction. t Explores practices of action ascription in various languages, based on original data from talk-in-interaction t Includes in-depth studies of the importance of individual factors that affect action ascription, including intention ascription, categorymembership, social relationships, activity type, sequential position, and multimodal conduct t Analyses when, how and why action meanings are ascribed, problematized and negotiated in social interaction 320pp 11. 2021 9781108474627 Hardback GBP 85.00 / USD 110.00 eISBN 9781108673419

From Speech Acts to Lay Understandings of Politeness Multilingual and Multicultural Perspectives Eva Ogiermann | King’s College London

An up-to-date survey of im/politeness research from both a multilingual and a multicultural perspective, in which a diverse range of qualitative and quantitative methodologies are applied to the study of politeness. Aimed at scholars and students in pragmatics, Sociolinguistics, interactional linguistics and linguistic anthropology, among others. t Presents the latest trends and developments of politeness phenomena t Methodologically diverse, politeness data is approached from both a qualitative and quantitative perspective t Multilingual and multicultural data is provided from eight major world languages as well as several language varieties 346pp 10. 2021 9781316648032 Paperback GBP 25.99 / USD 33.99 7. 2019 9781107198050 )BSECBDL GBP 95.00 / USD 125.00 eISBN 9781108182119

Intercultural Politeness Managing Relations across Cultures Helen Spencer-Oatey | University of Warwick

By taking an interdisciplinary approach, this book explores the process of managing relations across cultures. With research-based examples and student friendly features, it provides a groundbreaking analytic framework for understanding intercultural relations, and offers important new insights for researchers, students and practitioners. t Draws together concepts and theories in politeness theory and intercultural communication/ psychology t Designed with reader-friendly features, such as detailed concept boxes, experiential examples, and exercises t Provides a robust framework for analysing intercultural interaction to help readers to understand the various factors affecting intercultural encounters, and to apply the insights to personal experiences without stereotyping 300pp 1. 2021 9781107176225 Hardback GBP 85.00 / USD 110.00 eISBN 9781316810071


Language and linguistics

Middle-Class African American English

Sociophonetics

Tracey L. Weldon | University of South Carolina

Combining research in Sociolinguistics, phonetics, speech sciences and psycholinguistics, this introduction to sociophonetics explores longstanding questions about the nature of sound change in human language. Written in an engaging style, and including an accompanying website, it will be welcomed by researchers, students and teachers alike. t A wide-ranging introduction to sociophonetics, which also provides key background to Sociolinguistics t Provides a deep understanding of both the methods and theory, and of how the long tradition of Sociolinguistics relates to current work in sociophonetics t Provides an accessible overview that can benefit researchers in allied and applied fields, such as phonetics, Computational linguistics and speech sciences t Includes a range of online resources, such as audio files, data processing scripts, and links so that readers can replicate analysis and examples from the text

Including a wide range of audio extracts, this book offers a comprehensive overview of the use and evaluation of African American English (AAE) by middle-class speakers. It will provide scholars and students of AAE and Sociolinguistics with a broader understanding of the African American English continuum and speech community. t Provides a broad overview of some of the distinguishing elements of middle-class African American English t Audio files can be accessed directly from the page with QR reader technology, allowing the reader to hear actual excerpts, audio prompts, etc. as they are described in the text t Includes a rare, first-person account of middle class AAE by the author, which is almost never elicited by traditional sociolinguistic methodologies 300pp 2. 2021 9780521895316 Hardback GBP 85.00 / USD 110.00 eISBN 9781139021531

Posthumanist World Englishes Lionel Wee | National University of Singapore

Posthumanism does not deny the role of humans but questions the assumption that it is human activity and agency that should be given pride of place in any analysis of social activity. This carries important and interesting implications for the study of World Englishes, some of which are explored in this Element. 75pp 5. 2021 9781108964906 Paperback GBP 15.00 / USD 20.00 eISBN 9781108990615

Social Meaning and Linguistic Variation Theorizing the Third Wave Lauren Hall-Lew | University of Edinburgh

The first of its kind, this groundbreaking book gives an overview of third-wave variation research and theory, an approach centered on social meaning. It examines several components of dialects, including pronunciation, grammar, and meaning, and considers language use in a wide variety of cultural and linguistic contexts. t The introduction provides an explicit statement about the state of the art in third wave research to enable readers unfamiliar with the third wave to efficiently acquire a foundation t Each chapter pairs a theoretical point about social meaning with an original study that substantiates it t Chapters span the full range of linguistic practices that take on social significance. 406pp 8. 2021 9781108471626 Hardback GBP 95.00 / USD 125.00 eISBN 9781108578684

Tyler Kendall | University of Oregon

280pp 3. 2021 9781316628034 Paperback GBP 22.99 / USD 29.99 3. 2021 9781107175952 Hardback GBP 69.99 / USD 89.99 eISBN 9781316809709

The Cambridge Handbook of Heritage Languages and Linguistics Silvina Montrul | University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

With contributions from world-renowned experts, this is a pioneering survey of heritage languages, focusing on issues ranging from individual language knowledge to broader societal, educational and policy concerns in a global context. It will be welcomed by researchers and language professionals in a wide range of fields. t Provides examples of inter-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary approaches to heritage languages t Introduces current theoretical and practical issues in heritage languages using ordinary-language explanations and examples throughout t Combines global coverage of heritage languages with an in-depth investigation of linguistic and educational approaches to these languages 800pp 9. 2021 9781108487269 Hardback GBP 125.00 / USD 165.00 eISBN 9781108766340

The Cambridge Handbook of Language Contact Volume 2: Multilingualism in Population Structure Salikoko Mufwene | University of Chicago

Bringing together contributions from a global team of scholars, this two-volume Handbook represents the state-of-the-art in the field of language contact. Focusing on Multilingualism and population structure, this second volume is essential reading for anybody interested in how people behave linguistically in multilingual or multilectal settings. 650pp 5. 2022 9781009098632 Hardback GBP 125.00 / USD 165.00 eISBN 9781009105965

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The Cambridge Handbook of Language Contact

The Cambridge Handbook of Sociopragmatics

Volume 1: Population Movement and Language Change Salikoko Mufwene | University of Chicago

Michael Haugh

With contributions from a global team of scholars, this two-volume Handbook represents the state-ofthe-art in the field of language contact. Focusing on population movement and language change, this first volume is ideal for anybody interested in how people behave linguistically in new ecologies arising from population movement and contact. t Provides examples of socioeconomic history as a background for the phenomena discussed, along with an extensive and diverse bibliography. t Offers examples of interdisciplinary research. t Includes illustrations and maps, to help the reader situate the contents geographically. 700pp 3. 2022 9781009098649 Hardback GBP 125.00 / USD 165.00 eISBN 9781009105989

The Cambridge Handbook of Language Contact 2 Volume Hardback Set Salikoko Mufwene | University of Chicago

Bringing together contributions from a global team of scholars, this twovolume Handbook represents the state-of-the-art in the field of language contact. The first volume focuses on population movement and language change, and the second volume looks at Multilingualism and population structure. t Provides examples of socioeconomic history as a background for the phenomena discussed, along with an extensive and diverse bibliography t Offers examples of interdisciplinary research t Includes illustrations and maps, to help the reader situate the contents geographically 850pp 6. 2022 9781107174870 2 Hardback books GBP 200.00 / USD 270.00 eISBN 9781316796146

The Cambridge Handbook of Language Standardization Wendy Ayres-Bennett | University of Cambridge

Surveying a wide range of languages and approaches, this Handbook is an essential resource for all those interested in language standards and standard languages. It not only explores the standardization of national European languages, it also offers fresh insights on the standardization of minoritized, indigenous and stateless languages. t Includes a wide range of languages and contexts beyond the traditional focus on European national languages t Revisits, reviews and refines models and theories of standardization t Covers historical, contemporary and future perspectives, including original research 816pp 7. 2021 9781108471817 Hardback GBP 120.00 / USD 155.00 eISBN 9781108559249

The first ever Handbook dedicated to the rapidly growing field of sociopragmatics, this volume provides a systematic, cutting-edge introduction to the key concepts of sociopragmatic research. Engaging and accessible, it will be of interest to researchers and students, and anyone fascinated by language and its use in different contexts. t Gives a systematic and accessible overview of sociopragmatics t Provides cutting-edge insights and suggests future directions for sociopragmatic research from many of the best-known experts in the field t Covers topics that represent the ‘applied’, socially-relevant aspects of language use 650pp 4. 2021 9781108844963 Hardback GBP 125.00 / USD 165.00 eISBN 9781108954105

The Cognitive Foundation of Post-colonial Englishes Construction Grammar as the Cognitive Theory for the Dynamic Model Thomas Hoffmann

Currently, the most influential sociolinguistic model for the evolution of ‘Post-Colonial Englishes’ is the Dynamic Model. In this Element, I outline how Construction Grammar, the most prominent cognitive syntactic theory, can provide a cognitive foundation for the assumptions made by the Dynamic Model. 75pp 11. 2021 9781108829236 Paperback GBP 15.00 / USD 20.00 eISBN 9781108909730

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The Suspect’s Statement Talk and Text in the Criminal Process Martha Komter

Aimed at linguists and sociologists working on discourse and conversation analysis, as well as scholars of law, this book examines how a suspect’s statement is elicited and written down, how it systematically differs from how the statement was spoken, and how it is quoted in court. t Provides insight for academics and legal professionals into the interplay of talk and text in institutional settings t Supplies a step-by-step analysis of the construction of the police report in the course of the interrogation t Uncovers the unnoticed features and unintended effects of the entextualisation process 219pp 2 b/w illus. 10. 2021 9781107698772 Paperback GBP 23.99 / USD 31.99 4. 2019 9781107059481 )BSECBDL GBP 80.00 / USD 110.00 eISBN 9781107445062


Language and linguistics

Variation, Versatility and Change in Sociolinguistics and Creole Studies John Russell Rickford | Stanford University, California

A collection of seminal articles that show how linguists who study variation and change in language and society, and those who study pidgin and creole languages, have benefitted from sharing their respective data, theories and methods. Ideal for scholars and students of Sociolinguistics, creole studies, and Caribbean and African American studies. t Includes several of John Russell Rickford’s key works in one place, including two brand new, specially-written chapters t Addresses key theoretical concepts in Sociolinguistics with data from creole communities and insights from recent data from African America and the Caribbean t Provides an invaluable resource for researchers who wish to assess the linguistic and sociolinguistic competence of speakers in their speech communities or communities of practice more deeply than most current methods provide for

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388pp 23 b/w illus. 39 tables 3. 2021 9781107450554 Paperback GBP 27.99 / USD 35.99 1. 2019 9781107086135 )BSECBDL GBP 95.00 / USD 130.00 eISBN 9781316091142

Youth Language Practices and Urban Language Contact in Africa Rajend Mesthrie | University of Cape Town

This fascinating study explores male youth language practices in different urban centres in Africa, showing their relation to other urban languages, vernaculars and varieties, and testing and contesting claims of their autonomy and candidacy as national languages. It will provide new insights for scholars of language contact and Sociolinguistics. t Provides both in-depth analyses of a national context (South Africa) and complementary perspectives from other African countries (Cameroon, Côte D’Ivoire, Kenya) t Enables an understanding of how youth language practices relate to the languages in a community’s repertoires, and offers a wider continental perspective on the phenomenon t Includes an explicit account of methodological considerations. 320pp 9. 2021 9781107171206 Hardback GBP 85.00 / USD 110.00 eISBN 9781316759769

Stylistics The Linguistics of Crime John Douthwaite | Università degli Studi di Genova

This book explores the social and ideological importance of crime, and the great fascination it holds, from a linguistic angle. Drawing on ideas from Stylistics, Cognitive linguistics, metaphor theory, corpus linguistics, Discourse analysis and pragmatics, it compares and contrasts the linguistic representation of crime across a range of genres. t Offers a broad variety of linguistic and literary approaches to the study of crime related texts. t Provides a variety of examples of different written and multimedia text genres, analysed using a ‘linguistic toolkit’. t Addresses current political and socio-economic issues. 300pp 4. 2022 9781108471008 Hardback GBP 95.00 / USD 125.00 eISBN 9781108581332

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