Description: Defining Pragmatics (Research Surveys in Linguistics)Mira Ariel Cambridge University Press Hardcover Unused and unread, minor cosmetic imperfections such as scuffing or minor creasing. Stamped 'damaged' by publisher to a non-text page. EAN: 9780521517836 Published 24/06/2010 Language: English Although there is no shortage of definitions for pragmatics the received wisdom is that 'pragmatics' simply cannot be coherently defined. In this groundbreaking book Mira Ariel challenges the prominent definitions of pragmatics, as well as the widely-held assumption that specific topics – implicatures, deixis, speech acts, politeness – naturally and uniformly belong on the pragmatics turf. She reconstitutes the field, defining grammar as a set of conventional codes, and pragmatics as a set of inferences, rationally derived. The book applies this division of labor between codes and inferences to many classical pragmatic phenomena, and even to phenomena considered 'beyond pragmatics'. Surprisingly, although some of these turn out pragmatic, others actually turn out grammatical. Additional intriguing questions addressed in the book include: why is it sometimes difficult to distinguish grammar from pragmatics? Why is there no grand design behind grammar nor behind pragmatics? Are all extragrammatical phenomena pragmatic? 1. What's under the big-tent pragmatics? Part I. Deconstructing Pragmatics 2. Surveying multiple-criterion definitions for pragmatics 3. Problematizing the criteria Part II. Reconstituting Pragmatics 4. Grammar as code, pragmatics as inference 5. Inferential pragmatic theories Part III. Mapping the Big Tent 6. The canon 7. Functional syntax 8. Beyond pragmatics 9. Many questions, some resolutions. DispatchIn stock here - same-day dispatch from England. My SKU: 3264746RefundsNo-hassle refunds are always available if your book is not as expected.Terms and Conditions of SaleSorry - no collections. All sales are subject to extended Terms and Conditions of Sale as well as the Return Policy and Payment Instructions. Visit my eBay Store for details andmany more books. Template layout and design, "JNC Academic Books", "needbooks", Copyright © JNC INC. Designated trademarks, layouts and brands are the property of their respective owners. All Rights Reserved.
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Title: Defining Pragmatics (Research Surveys in Linguistics)
ISBN: 0521517834
Pages: 348
Number of Pages: 348 Pages
Publication Name: Defining Pragmatics
Language: English
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Item Height: 235 mm
Publication Year: 2010
Type: Study Guide
Item Weight: 680 g
Subject Area: Data Analysis
Author: Mira Ariel
Item Width: 158 mm
Series: Research Surveys in Linguistics
Format: Hardcover
