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Modes of Discourse: The Local Structure of Texts - Cambridge Studies in Linguistics Smith, Carlota S. (University of Texas, Austin)
Modes of Discourse: The Local Structure of Texts - Cambridge Studies in Linguistics
Smith, Carlota S. (University of Texas, Austin)
In studying discourse, the problem for the linguist is to find a fruitful level of analysis. Carlota Smith offers a new approach with this study of discourse passages. She introduces the key idea of the 'Discourse Mode', identifying five modes and analyzing the properties that distinguish each mode.
336 pages, black & white illustrations
| Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
| Released | October 1, 2009 |
| ISBN13 | 9780521120623 |
| Publishers | Cambridge University Press |
| Pages | 336 |
| Dimensions | 153 × 229 × 18 mm · 508 g |
| Language | English |