Evelien Keizer Livres

Exploring the diverse structures of noun phrases, this study delves into binominal phrases, possessive constructions, and discontinuous noun phrases. It examines how these forms are produced and understood, highlighting the complexity that defies strict linguistic categorization. By emphasizing the interplay between form, meaning, and usage, the book argues for a broader perspective that includes communicative, pragmatic, and cognitive factors. Through authentic examples, it provides fresh insights into noun phrases and challenges conventional linguistic classification.

This book brings together classic and recent papers in the philosophical and linguistic analysis of fuzzy grammar, of gradience in meaning, word classes, and syntax. Issues such as how many grains make a heap, when a puddle becomes a pond, and so forth, have occupied thinkers since Aristotle and over the last two decades been the subject of increasing interest among linguists as well as in fields such as artificial intelligence and computational linguistics.

Focusing on the production and comprehension of noun phrases in English, this study delves into the intricacies of language structure. It explores the cognitive processes involved in generating and interpreting these phrases, offering insights into both linguistic theory and practical application. Through detailed analysis, the book aims to enhance understanding of how noun phrases function within communication, making it a valuable resource for linguists and language enthusiasts alike.

This is the first textbook on Functional Discourse Grammar, a recently developed theory of language structure which analyses utterances at the pragmatic, semantic, morphosyntactic and phonological level. It focuses principally on English and provides extensive exercises for students to use and evaluate the theory.