Halliday's Introduction to Functional Grammar, Fourth Edition

Book Details

• Author: M. A. K. Halliday

• Publisher: Routledge

• Edition: 4th

• Binding: Paperback

• Number of Pages: 720

• Release Date: 26-04-2013

• ISBN: 9781444146608

• Package Dimensions: 9.6 x 6.9 x 1.8 inches

• Languages: English

About the Book

Title: Halliday's Introduction to Functional Grammar (4th Edition)

M. A. K. Halliday’s Introduction to Functional Grammar is the definitive guide to systemic functional linguistics (SFL) and remains an essential reference text for students and scholars interested in understanding the connection between grammar, meaning, and discourse. Halliday’s approach has revolutionized how we engage with grammar, placing it not only in a structural context but also in relation to real-world communication. This fourth edition offers expanded content and enhanced features to continue its relevance in the study of linguistics.

Key Features of the 4th Edition:

• Recent Updates: Includes recent uses of systemic functional linguistics to provide further guidance for students and researchers working in the field.

• Ecology of Grammar: Focuses on how each grammatical system contributes to realising a semantic system, illustrating the interconnectedness between language structure and meaning.

• Revised Examples: Includes more corpus-based examples, allowing you to access rich, real-life linguistic data for deeper understanding.

• Textual and Audio Examples: Additional extended textual and audio examples, as well as an image bank, available online to further support learning and application.

• Systematic Indexing: Includes a systematic indexing and classification of examples, making it easier to navigate the content and find the most relevant data for your studies.

• Expanded Discourse Analysis: A deeper dive into how grammar operates in discourse, reflecting Halliday’s innovative approach to viewing grammar not just as a set of rules, but as a tool for meaning-making.

Why This Book is Important:

The 4th Edition of Introduction to Functional Grammar is a thorough and comprehensive resource for understanding systemic functional grammar and its practical applications in linguistic analysis. Halliday’s work continues to be at the forefront of functional linguistics, and this edition expands on his vision by including the latest research and practical tools for applying functional grammar in real-world contexts. Whether you are an advanced student or an established scholar, this book provides an invaluable framework for understanding the relationship between language form, function, and meaning.

Ideal for:

• Linguistics Students: Especially those studying systemic functional linguistics or discourse analysis.

• Researchers: Those interested in understanding the role of grammar in real-world communication.

• Educators: As a teaching resource for courses on functional grammar, syntax, and semantics.

• Linguistics Enthusiasts: Anyone looking to explore a deeper, more holistic approach to understanding grammar and meaning in language.

The 4th Edition of Halliday’s classic work remains a pivotal resource for anyone serious about understanding grammar as a tool for meaning, and it continues to shape the way we analyze and interpret language in discourse.