Formalism and Functionalism in Linguistics The Engineer and the Collector

Formalism and Functionalism in Linguistics The Engineer and the Collector

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Thomas, Margaret
Taylor & Francis Ltd
EAN: 9780367787844
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This volume is a concise introduction to the lively ongoing debate between formalist and functionalist approaches to the study of language. The book grounds its comparisons between the two in both historical and contemporary contexts where, broadly speaking, formalists’ focus on structural relationships and idealized linguistic data contrasts with functionalists’ commitment to analyzing real language used as a communicative tool. The book highlights key sub-varieties, proponents, and critiques of each respective approach. It concludes by comparing formalist versus functionalist contributions in three domains of linguistic research: in the analysis of specific grammatical constructions; in the study of language acquisition; and in interdisciplinary research on the origins of language. Taken together, the volume opens insight into an important tension in linguistic theory, and provides students and scholars with a more nuanced understanding of the structure of the discipline of modern linguistics.

EAN 9780367787844
ISBN 0367787849
Binding Paperback / softback
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Publication date March 30, 2021
Pages 126
Language English
Dimensions 216 x 138
Country United Kingdom
Readership Tertiary Education
Authors Thomas, Margaret
Series Routledge Focus on Linguistics
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