System in Systemic Functional Linguistics: A System-Based Theory of Language

by Christian Matthiessen

Book Overview

Systemic Functional Linguistics is unique among linguistic theories in treating the concept of system as the central organising principle of language (and also of other semiotic systems, including context), most theories being focussed on syntagmatic structure. This book introduces the notion of system as the foundation of the systemic functional architecture of language, relating the general notion of system in systems thinking (holistic approaches)...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1781799024
• ISBN13: 9781781799024
• Release Date: March 2023
• Publisher: Equinox Publishing
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.69 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 7.0" x 10.0"