Description
This volume delves into the realm of Construction Grammar, showcasing a collection of empirical studies that highlight the dynamic interplay between linguistic structures and their meanings. Through meticulous analysis, the contributors demonstrate how constructionist approaches can be enriched by insights derived from corpus linguistics, promoting a deeper understanding of language use in various contexts.
The authors aim to facilitate cross-fertilization among researchers, offering frameworks and methodologies that bridge theoretical boundaries. By examining real-life linguistic data, they illustrate the practical applications of Construction Grammar and underscore its relevance in contemporary linguistic research.
Readers will find themselves engaged with diverse case studies that invigorate the discussion around grammar, syntax, and semantics. This work stands as a vital resource for linguists seeking to explore the nuances of language through an empirical lens, making significant contributions to the ongoing evolution of linguistic theory.
The authors aim to facilitate cross-fertilization among researchers, offering frameworks and methodologies that bridge theoretical boundaries. By examining real-life linguistic data, they illustrate the practical applications of Construction Grammar and underscore its relevance in contemporary linguistic research.
Readers will find themselves engaged with diverse case studies that invigorate the discussion around grammar, syntax, and semantics. This work stands as a vital resource for linguists seeking to explore the nuances of language through an empirical lens, making significant contributions to the ongoing evolution of linguistic theory.
Book Details
Format
Hardcover
Pages
274 pages
Language
English
Published
Sep 8, 2016
Publisher
John Benjamins Publishing Company
ISBN-10
9027204411
ISBN-13
9789027204417