English Grammar - 3rd Edition by Peter Collins & Carmella Hollo (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>This core textbook helps readers get to grips with the fundamentals of English grammar so that they can critically engage with a wide variety of texts. Combining contemporary linguistic approaches with the familiar terminology of traditional grammar, this lively book offers a hands-on introduction to English grammar. It begins by situating the study of grammar within its broader context, before moving on to look at the various categories that are used when analysing texts. Later chapters focus on the practical application of the skills acquired in the first part of the book. <p/>This is an indispensable text for students and teachers of English language and linguistics. It is also a valuable resource for those studying English as a second or foreign language. <p/>New to this Edition: <br>- A wealth of new material, including further detail on morphology, more examples and revised explanations of key terms<br>- Improved glossary and index, in response to detailed user feedback<br>- Fully updated throughout to meet the needs of today's students</p><p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br><p>The third edition of this acclaimed introduction to English grammar equips students with the tools they need to critically engage and really get under the skin of all sorts of texts. The first part of the book locates the study of grammar within its broader context and presents clearly the various grammatical categories, and later chapters go on to show how these methods can be applied by students in their own reading and technical understanding of various types of texts.</p><p>The third edition of <i>English Grammar: An Introduction</i> </p><p>- Contextualises grammar through a clear step-by-step presentation, supported by practical exercises at the end of each chapter</p><p>- Has been expanded with new material, including more information about morphology, more examples and critical analysis of texts</p><p>- Has been revised and updated throughout, with several grammatical descriptions rewritten for clarity</p><p> </p><p>Combining contemporary linguistic approaches with the familiar terms of traditional grammar, this lively introduction to a central field in language study is a valuable companion for both students and teachers of English grammar. </p><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><p>Peter Collins is a retired Professor of Linguistics from the University of New South Wales in Sydney, Australia. He has published more than a hundred academic books, articles and book chapters. His research interests include English grammar, World Englishes (particularly Australian English), and corpus linguistics. <p/>Carmella Hollo is a retired Lecturer in Linguistics from the University of New South Wales in Sydney, Australia. Her teaching has concentrated in the areas of English grammar, introduction to linguistics courses and historical linguistics.<br>Peter Collins is a retired Professor of Linguistics from the University of New South Wales in Sydney, Australia. He has published more than a hundred academic books, articles and book chapters. His research interests include English grammar, World Englishes (particularly Australian English), and corpus linguistics. <p/>Carmella Hollo is a retired Lecturer in Linguistics from the University of New South Wales in Sydney, Australia. Her teaching has concentrated in the areas of English grammar, introduction to linguistics courses and historical linguistics.</p>
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