The Cambridge Grammar of the English Language
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The Cambridge Grammar of the English Language is the first comprehensive descriptive grammar of English to appear for over fifteen years, a period which has seen immense developments in linguistic theory at all levels. The principal authors, Rodney Huddleston and Geoffrey Pullum, are among the world's leading scholars in this area, and they have benefited from the expertise of an international team of distinguished contributors in preparing what will be the definitive grammar for decades to come. Each chapter comprises core definitions, detailed analyses, notes explaining alternative interpretations of difficult or controversial points, and brief notes on usage and history. Numerous cross-references and an exhaustive index ensure ease of access to information. An introductory section offers guidance as to how best to use the book is provided. Rodney Huddleston was until recently Professor in the Linguistics section of the Department of English at the University of Queensland, Australia, and has been publishing important books and papers on English grammar for thirty years. Geoffrey K. Pullum is Professor of Linguistics at the University of California, Santa Cruz, and is the author of 200 articles and books on English grammar and a variety of other topics in theoretical and applied linguistics.
| Country Of Origin | India |
| Dimensions | 17.78 x 6.99 x 24.77 cm |
| Isbn 10 | 0521431468 |
| Isbn 13 | 978-0521431460 |
| Item Weight | 3 kg 100 g |
| Language | English |
| Print Length | 1860 pages |
| Publication Date | 15 April 2002 |
| Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
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An awe-inspiring book!
There is nothing to dislike about this book. Anyone who wants to have a clear concept of English grammar should keep this book and consult it every day. The book is truly "a labour of love" from some of the greatest grammarians of this century. We, the readers, are truly blessed to have such a treasure.
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Most influential modern English grammar book
Chronologically the 2nd most influential modern English grammar book...1) comprehensive grammar of the English language: 1985 2) cambridge grammar of the English language: 2002...the best of all...if you have this book,you don't need any other grammar books ....
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Need Low Cost Editions
Too costly to buy!! Publisher and the authours are requested to come with alternative editions at reasonable cost for countries like India where the production cost could be very low.
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Masterpiece for English Linguistics.
This book must be published in South Asian Edition so that we Indian students may make advance study.
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Looking for Indian edition of this book
Price is not reasonable for South Asian students....Can i not get the the south Asian edition of this book at a reasonable cost?
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One Star
I was return the product last two months still I am not getting refund amount.
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It is quite expensive
The book or rather the tome is a masterpiece in the field. However, as the authors correctly state, it would have never been possible to write it without the other supreme work "A Comprehensive Grammar.." by R. Quirk Et al. published by Longman. For any dedicated student and lover of the English language and linguistics.
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Five Stars
Received on time, at advertised,
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Strumento insostituibile
Un'eccellente grammatica, che coniuga alla sistematicità e al rigore scientifico la semplicità espositiva. Chiunque voglia avere un quadro dell'inglese contemporaneo deve far i conti con questo testo. Per dirla ancor più chiaramente: il Serianni della lingua inglese (mi riferisco all'eccellente e insuperabile grammatica di Luca Serianni, pubblicata dalla UTET).
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Ganz toll
Absolut tolles Buch
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Magisterial
This excellent descriptive grammar is currently the most comprehensive and up-to-date account of English grammar available. For someone familiar with an older generation of English grammars, even grammars written by linguists, this work represents a significant rethinking of they way English is described. It incorporates a large body of research that has occurred since the last major grammar of English, A Comprehensive Grammar of the English Language by Quirk et al.Unlike that earlier book, Huddleston and Pullum are more explicitly theoretical, but they are not wedded to any particular school of syntax and the writing is always accessible to the interested non-specialist. You don't need advanced training in linguistics to understand what the authors are saying. Their analysis explicitly challenges many older ideas about English grammar, and in almost every case they provide clearly reasoned arguments in favor of their position. For example, they argue that many words which have traditionally been understood as adverbs or subordinating conjunctions are better explained as prepositions.The most detailed arguments, intended for specialists, are clearly set off in blue boxes, so you can avoid the minutiae unless you're interested.I have noticed a handful of cases where the analysis or terminology seems arbitrary, but in these cases, the authors' decisions are internally consistent. There is only a problem if you are comparing this work to other grammars. For example, Huddleston and Pullum use the terms "determiner" and "determinative" in exactly the opposite way that Quirk et al. do, and do not give any reasons for their switch. Similarly, they treat the perfect as a secondary tense rather than an aspect (the approach taken in many earlier linguistically-based grammars) without explaining why one should prefer one analysis to another.But such problems are minor in comparison to the vast insight that the work brings to the structure of English. Even if you think you have a good understanding of English grammar, this work will likely open your eyes.I highly recommend this work if you need a thorough reference grammar and can afford the price. Indeed, if you plan to write a textbook on English, this work is required reading. If you are a student looking for a good introduction, I instead recommend A Student's Introduction to English Grammar by the same authors.
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