The Handbook of English Linguistics

Second edition of this popular Handbook bringing together stimulating discussions of core English linguistics topics in a single, authoritative volume—includes numerous new and thoroughly updated chapters The second edition of the popular Handbook of English Linguisticsbrings together stimulating discussions of the core topics in English linguistics in a single, authoritative volume. Written by an international team of experts, the chapters cover syntax, methodology, phonetics and phonology, lexis and morphology, variation, stylistics, and discourse, and also provide discussions of theoretical and descriptive research in the field. The revised edition includes new and updated chapters on English Corpus Linguistics, experimental approaches, complements and adjuncts, English phonology and morphology, lexicography, and more. In-depth yet accessible chapters introduce key areas of English linguistics, discuss relevant research, and suggest future research directions. An important academic contribution to the field, this book: Presents thirty-two in-depth, yet accessible, chapters that discuss new research findings across the field, written by both established and emerging scholars from around the world Builds upon the very successful first edition, published in 2006 Incorporates new trends in English linguistics, including digital research methods and theoretical advances in all subfields Suggests future research directions The Handbook of English Linguistics, 2nd Edition is an essential reference work for researchers and students working in the field of English language and linguistics.

Preface Notes on Contributors Chapter 1 Introduction Part 1 Methodology Chapter 2 Description and Theory Chapter 3 English Corpus Linguistics Chapter 4 Experimental Approaches Chapter 5 English Grammar Writing Chapter 6 Data Collection Part 2 Syntax Chapter 7 English Word Classes and Phrases Chapter 8 Clause Types Chapter 9 Complements and Adjuncts Chapter 10 Tense in English Chapter 11 Aspect and Aspectuality Chapter 12 Mood and Modality in English Chapter 13 Information Structure Chapter 14 Current Changes in English Syntax Chapter 15 Constructions in English Grammar Chapter 16 Syntactic Variation in English: A Global Perspective Part 3 Phonetics and Phonology Chapter 17 English Phonetics Chapter 18 English Phonology and Morphology Chapter 19 Prosodic Phonology Chapter 20 Intonation Chapter 21 Phonological Variation: A Global Perspective Part 4 Lexis and Morphology Chapter 22 English Words Chapter 23 Compounds and Minor Word-Formation Types Chapter 24 Productivity Chapter 25 Lexical Semantics Chapter 26 English Lexicography Part 5 Discourse, Styles, and Usage Chapter 27 Speaking and Writing English Chapter 28 English on Social Media Chapter 29 Gender, Sexuality, and the English Language Chapter 30 Language and Literature Chapter 31 English Usage Chapter 32 Mobility and the English Language Index