{"product_id":"understanding-english-grammar-isbn-9780631232926","title":"Understanding English Grammar","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eUnderstanding English Grammar\u003c\/i\u003e presents a linguistic introduction to the structure of English that is accessible to students who have had little or no opportunity to study the language.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eFamiliarizes students with the essential structural characteristics of English.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFeatures accessible coverage of syntax, morphology, and phonology, as well as basic linguistic concepts.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes numerous examples, exercises, and an indexed glossary.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e  Preface. \u003cp\u003ePreface to the Second Edition.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1. Preliminaries.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2. Word Classes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3. Constituents and Phrases.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4. Basic Clauses.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5. Coordination and Embedding.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6. Clausal Variation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7. Underlying Relationships.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8. Rules and Principles.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9. Sounds and Systems.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10. Phonetic Realization.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11. Word Formation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12. Words and Sounds.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13. Sounds in Context.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14. Further Reading.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndexed Glossary.\u003c\/p\u003e  \"As a linguistics author writing for the more general student audience, Wardhaugh has that uncommon ability to explain in a clear and readable style the essentials of English grammar.\" \u003ci\u003eWilliam Rutherford, University of Southern California\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"The profession desperately needs introductory texts that bring linguistics to students in a readable style without compromising the integrity of linguistic enquiry. \u003ci\u003eUnderstanding English Grammar\u003c\/i\u003e is such a text.\" \u003ci\u003eWalt Wolfram, North Carolina State University\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"This is ideal for a full discussion of sentence complexity within a one-semester English grammar course.\" \u003ci\u003eBethany Dumas, University of Tennessee\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eRonald Wardhaugh\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor Emeritus in the Department of Linguistics at the University of Toronto. His many successful books include \u003ci\u003eAn Introduction to Sociolinguistics\u003c\/i\u003e (fourth edition, Blackwell 2002) and \u003ci\u003eProper English\u003c\/i\u003e (Blackwell 1998).  \u003ci\u003eUnderstanding English Grammar\u003c\/i\u003e presents a linguistic introduction to the structure of English that is accessible to students who have had little or no opportunity to study the language. The book features information about the essentials of English words, sentences, and sounds within a framework derived from modern linguistic theory. The volume also provides students with an introduction to the scholarly study of language and a comprehensive exploration of English grammar. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eUnderstanding English Grammar\u003c\/i\u003e is designed as a teaching tool; there are numerous exercises at the end of each chapter, a list of further readings, and an indexed glossary. This second edition has been updated throughout with additional examples and enhanced discussion, as well as an increased emphasis on the study of meaning.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe bookis supported by an instructor's manual.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley-Blackwell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47990429286629,"sku":"NP9780631232926","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780631232926.jpg?v=1761787792","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/understanding-english-grammar-isbn-9780631232926","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}