The first of its kind, this book provides a full account of 'referential expressions' in language. It offers an integrated framework, which combines perspectives from functional grammar and cognitive linguistics with psycholinguistic evidence. It is essential reading for academic researchers in syntax, discourse analysis and cognitive linguistics.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Part I. The Nature of Referring and Referring Expressions: 1. The multidisciplinary field of referring; 2. The great debate: definiteness and indefiniteness; 3. A functional grammar for referring expressions; Part II. Typical Reference: 4. Typicality and atypicality; 5. Referring in spontaneous discourse; 6. Referring in prepared discourse; Part III. Atypical Reference: 7. Referring in non-collaborative contexts; 8. Indefinite expressions for referring definitely; 9. Child's play; 10. Reference and metonymy; 11. Epilogue.
