Description: On Definiteness by Andrew Chesterman Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Description This 1991 book proposes a theory of definiteness, based on an analysis of the rich system of articles in English, and of the ways in which definiteness is inferred rather than expressed in Finnish. Publisher Description This book proposes a new theory of definiteness in language. It argues that definiteness should be viewed as a cover-term comprising three basic oppositions within the areas of familiarity (locatability), quantity (inclusiveness) and generality (extensivity). Further, the oppositions are not discrete but scalar, and lend themselves to characterisation in terms of fuzzy theory. Dr Chesterman examines these themes, firstly by drawing on several traditions of research on the rich system of articles in English, and then by looking at how the concept of definiteness is realized in Finnish, a language which has no articles and typically leaves definiteness to be inferred by a variety of means. On Definiteness provides a thorough and sensitive discussion of an intricate semantic problem. It highlights two important theoretical points: the fuzziness of the linguistic concept of definiteness and the differences between languages in the way in which they draw the line between syntax, semantics and pragmatics. Details ISBN 0521391946 ISBN-13 9780521391948 Title On Definiteness Author Andrew Chesterman Format Hardcover Year 1991 Pages 236 Publisher Cambridge University Press GE_Item_ID:41108549; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys
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ISBN-13: 9780521391948
Book Title: On Definiteness
Number of Pages: 236 Pages
Language: English
Publication Name: On Definiteness : a Study with Special Référence to English and Finnish
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Publication Year: 1991
Subject: Finnish, General, Linguistics / Historical & Comparative
Item Height: 0.7 in
Type: Textbook
Item Weight: 18.4 Oz
Author: Andrew Chesterman
Item Length: 9 in
Subject Area: Foreign Language Study, Language Arts & Disciplines
Item Width: 6 in
Series: Cambridge Studies in Linguistics Ser.
Format: Hardcover