Reference in discourse /

This is a study of how people refer to entities in natural discourse. It contributes to the understanding of both linguistic diversity and the cognitive underpinnings of language and it provides a framework for further research in both fields.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Kibrik, A. A.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, ©2011.
Series:Oxford studies in typology and linguistic theory.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Description
Summary:This is a study of how people refer to entities in natural discourse. It contributes to the understanding of both linguistic diversity and the cognitive underpinnings of language and it provides a framework for further research in both fields.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xxx, 651 pages) : illustrations, maps
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780191728426
019172842X
9780199215805
0199215804