Dimensions of Register Variation: A Cross-Linguistic Comparison by Douglas Biber

Description: Dimensions of Register Variation by Douglas Biber Douglas Bibers new book extends and refines the research and methodology reported in his ground breaking Variation Across Speech and Writing (CUP, 1988), and adds for the first time a diachronic dimension. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Douglas Bibers new book extends and refines the research and methodology reported in his ground breaking Variation Across Speech and Writing (CUP 1988). In Dimensions of Register Variation he gives a linguistic analysis of register in four widely differing languages: English, Nukulaelae Tuvaluan, Korean, and Somali. Using the multi-dimensional analytical framework employed in his earlier work, Biber carries out a principled comparison of both synchronic and diachronic patterns of variation across the four languages. Striking similarities as well as differences emerge, allowing Biber to predict for the first time cross-linguistic universals of register variation. This major new work will provide the foundation for the further investigation of cross-linguistic universals governing the pattern of discourse variation across registers, and will be of wide interest to any scholar interested in style, register and literacy. Author Biography Douglas Biber is Regents Professor of Applied Linguistics at Northern Arizona University. He has worked in Kenya and Somalia, and has been a visiting professor at several universities, including the University of Uppsala, University of Helsinki, University of Zurich, the Freiburg Institute of Advanced Studies, and the Norwegian Academy of Arts and Sciences. His previous books include Variation across Speech and Writing, Dimensions of Register Variation, Corpus Linguistics, The Longman Grammar of Spoken and Written English, and Discourse on the Move. Table of Contents Acknowledgments; 1. Introduction; 2. The comprehensive analysis of register variation; 3. Sociocultural description of the four language situations; 4. The linguistic bases of cross-linguistic register comparisons: a detailed quantitative comparison of English and Somali registers. 5. Methodology; 6. Multi-dimensional analyses of the four languages; 7. Cross-linguistic patterns of register variation: synchronic similarities and differences; 8. Cross-linguistic patterns of register variation: diachronic similarities and differences; 9. Registers and text types in English and Somali; 10. Towards cross-linguistic universals of register variation; Appendices; Notes; References; Index. Review "The book is well edited, very readable, and does not assume familiarity with sampling methods in corpus linguistics. It has a detailed table of contents and a helpful index." James K. Watters, Notes on Linguistics Promotional Douglas Bibers new book gives a linguistic analysis of register in four widely differing languages: English, Nukulaelae Tuvaluan, Korean, and Somali. Review Quote "The book is well edited, very readable, and does not assume familiarity with sampling methods in corpus linguistics. It has a detailed table of contents and a helpful index." James K. Watters, Notes on Linguistics Promotional "Headline" Douglas Bibers new book gives a linguistic analysis of register in four widely differing languages: English, Nukulaelae Tuvaluan, Korean, and Somali. Description for Bookstore Douglas Bibers new book extends and refines the research and methodology reported in his ground breaking Variation Across Speech and Writing (CUP, 1988), and adds for the first time a diachronic dimension. Description for Library Douglas Bibers new book extends and refines the research and methodology reported in his ground breaking Variation Across Speech and Writing (CUP, 1988), and adds for the first time a diachronic dimension. Details ISBN0521024110 Author Douglas Biber Short Title DIMENSIONS OF REGISTER VARIATI Pages 448 Publisher Cambridge University Press Language English ISBN-10 0521024110 ISBN-13 9780521024112 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2006 Imprint Cambridge University Press Place of Publication Cambridge Country of Publication United Kingdom Edition 1st Residence AZ, US Affiliation Northern Arizona University, USA Northern Arizona University Northern Edition Description Revised Subtitle A Cross-Linguistic Comparison DOI 10.1604/9780521024112 UK Release Date 2006-02-13 AU Release Date 2006-02-13 NZ Release Date 2006-02-13 Publication Date 2006-02-13 Alternative 9780511519871 DEWEY 401.41 Illustrations 75 Tables, unspecified Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:91380425;

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