Modality
Studies in Form and Function
Alex Klinge editor Henrik Hoeg Muller editor
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Equinox Publishing Ltd
Published:24th May '10
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"Modality: Studies in Form and Function" reflects the diversity of theoretical frameworks and the heterogeneity of linguistic phenomena under the general heading of modality. Researchers in the fields of logic, philosophy and linguistics have for many years been pondering the elusive nature of modality and grappled with ways of capturing it. The 11 studies included here cover the span from contributions that seek to clarify controversial theoretical constructs to studies which take an empirical approach to linguistic categories and cross-linguistic typological issues. The key concepts addressed are the structure of modal subcategories, subjective versus objective modality, force dynamics, evidentiality, Spanish and English modal auxiliaries, modal uses of Italian tenses, linearization patterns in German verb chains, determinant TAM categories, modal polyfunctionality across languages and rapport management in discourse.
'MSFF is a welcome contribution to the literature on modality'. Functions of Language
ISBN: 9781845539108
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288 pages