Bloomsbury Linguistics

Latest titles from Bloomsbury Linguistics

To round off a fantastic year of publishing, I am pleased to bring you a round-up of our latest titles, including two new coursebooks and a great selection of in-depth research works.

First up, the latest addition to our fabulous Advances in Semiotics series, Semiotics of Religion by Robert A. Yelle.

This book integrates structural and historical perspectives on the semiotics of religion and gives an account of the distinctive features of religious language and symbolism.

We have recieved some wonderful endorsements, including this from Webb Keane, University of Michigan, USA- "This book is vast in scope, deep in implications, and admirably clear and forthright in exposition.The study of religion has needed a work of this kind, which brings together several research traditions and pushes the resulting synthesis in new directions.The result is an agenda-setting project of huge ambition." 

Check out window 8 on the Bloomsbury advent calendar to win copies of the first three books to publish in this exciting new series, including Semiotics of Religion.

Next up, the latest offering from Brian Tomlinson, Applied Linguistics and Materials Development.

This book focuses for the first time on materials development and applications of current research and theory for the main areas of applied linguistics (e.g. second language acquisition, pragmatics, vocabulary studies).

"For many years Brian Tomlinson has led the way internationally in the field of materials development. This edited book by him is another example of innovative, research-based exploration of materials for language teaching that never loses sight of the classroom nor of the need for pedagogy that is reflective, informed and learner-sensitive. And there is a great cast-list of contributors. Highly recommended." - Professor Ronald Carter, School of English, University of Nottingham, UK

Both books are available on inspection for lecturers. More information on the inspection copy process can be found here.

We also have a number of new monographs publishing this month, including the following two additions to our well-established Bloomsbury Advances in Translation series (formerly Continuum Advances in Translation).

Music, Text and Translation by Helen Julia Minors

Explores the roles that translation plays in a musical context, questioning the transference of sense between music and text.

'This volume issues a powerful challenge to everyone who uses the word “translation” in relation to music. The sheer diversity of its essays demonstrates, as no previous book has, the extraordinary intellectual and artistic fertility of bringing together the notions of music and translation – and the dangers of thinking we know what we’re talking about.' - Peter Dayan, The University of Edinburgh, UK

The Pragmatic Translator by Massimiliano Morini

Showcases a descriptive theory of translation based on pragmatics, describing all processes and products of translation on the performative, interpersonal and locative axes.

Presents a full and up to date view of translation that takes into account thirty years of research in the field of Descriptive Translation Studies. Unlike DTS, the theory provides an account of products and processes. This publication exhibits the need for and usefulness of such a theory, and will be essential reading for scholars involved in translation and interpreting studies.

 Also publishing:

I. A. Richards and the Rise of Cognitive Stylistics by David West (part of our Advances in Stylistics series):

'Brilliant, brilliant, brilliant. This is a convincing revaluation of Richards’ significance; it is a perfect example of the rational cognitive turn in the arts; and it is an unanswerable polemic for a science of literary study.' - Professor Peter Stockwell, Chair in Literary Linguistics, University of Nottingham, UK

The Syntax of Mauritian Creole by Anand Syea, (from the Bloomsbury Studies in Theoretical Linguistics series):

'Anand Syea's book, the result of over twenty years of research, has everything one could wish for: abundant and reliable examples, a firm but accessible theoretical foundation, a transparent structure and line of argumentation.’ - Pieter Muysken, Professor, Department of Linguistics, Radboud University Nijmegen, The Netherlands

The Semantic Representation of Natural Language by Michael Levison, Geg Lessard, Craig Thomas and Matthew Donald:

‘At last a book on natural language semantics that tackles semantics all the way up to texts of considerable length and fictional statements. The proposed formalism brings together well tried solutions for specific linguistic phenomena with a structural approach based on programming languages that makes it user friendly and gives it tremendous expressive power. A very useful contribution for natural language generation and the representation of narrative.’ - Pablo Gervás, Associate Professor, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Spain

To mark the launch of our new website, all of our books are available at a 25% discount (excluding US, Canada and Australia unfortunately), so you can currently buy all of the above titles at bargain prices!

Best wishes,

Ellena

Two Exciting New Textbooks

We have recently published two fantastic new Textbooks, both of which have received excellent endorsements and are now available for inspection!

Up first, Advanced English Grammar, an advanced English grammar that uses linguistic theory and techniques to elucidate and explain the central, crucial issues.

'The book is a breath of fresh air. Unlike many grammars, this one has clearly been written by human beings for human beings. It is accessible, elegant and rigorous, and I will recommend it strongly to my students.' Raphael Salkie, Professor of Language Studies, University of Brighton, UK

Click on the preview button above to read the first chapter and order your inspection copy here. 

Next, the fabulous Analyze Anything, which explains how to read, interpret and write about the world around us in a critical and informed way.

'An excellent book about how to develop critical judgement, and a very lively exploration of human understanding. Analyze Anything does what it claims, and it does it with style.' Graeme Harper, Professor of Creative Writing and Director of the Honors College, Oakland University, USA

Again, have a peek at the first chapter above and click here to request an inspection copy. 

Best wishes,

Ellena

Analysing English as a Lingua Franca- exclusive digital preview now available

Publishing this month, Analysing English as a Lingua Franca details innovative developments in the pragmatics and lexicogrammar of speakers using English as a lingua franca. This exciting new coursebook has already received very positive reviews:

'This book is a ground-breaking investigation into recent developments in the English language. The data underpinning the book has been rigorously collected and meticulously analysed, and Cogo and Dewey’s wealth of original examples of ELF lexicogrammar and pragmatics will provide an invaluable resource for students and researchers of ELF alike for years to come.' Professor Jennifer Jenkins, Chair of Global Englishes and Director of the Centre for Global Englishes, University of Southampton, UK

'... the book is easy to read and can be recommended for both teachers and researching sociolinguists as an excellent contribution to world Englishes theory and practice.' World Englishes, Vol. 30, No. 2

Click on the 'preview' button above to read the introduction and first chapter.

This book is also available for inspection- if you are a lecturer and would like to receive a copy, please click here!

Best wishes,

Ellena Moriarty (your new Linguistics marketeer)

Understanding Language by Elizabeth Winkler - now in 2nd Edition!

We are delighted to announce that one of our most established and best-selling textbooks has just published in 2nd edition - completely updated and remastered for 2012!

Aimed at all beginners to the subject, Understanding Language is the perfect introduction for any student taking linguistics at university, whether as their main subject of study, or in conjunction with related fields. Praise for the book has pulled out its easy to navigate style and accessible prose:

'This book is a beautifully organized, clear and readable introduction to the field of linguistics.  The writing is lively and interesting, while at the same time presenting complex and often technical ideas in a manner that's both accurate and accessible.  Students brand new to the discipline will enjoy reading this book, and linguists who teach introductory courses will benefit from its clear and direct explanations.' Amy Fountain, Adjunct lecturer in the Department of Linguistics, University of Arizona, USA

‘Winkler's work provides a solid introduction to the field of linguistics. Covering major subfields in a concise and clear fashion, this book will serve as an excellent introduction to the field for majors and non-majors alike. Winkler presents rather complex and technical ideas in a lively and disarming manner that makes the material both accessible and engaging. Winkler has written a work the not only introduces the field of linguistics to novice students, but also illuminates our current understanding of language and the techniques and tools linguists use to achieve that understanding.’ Shannon Bischoff, Assistant Professor, English & Linguistics, Indiana University - Purdue University Fort Wayne, USA

You can read the introduction and first chapter of the book by clicking on the preview button above.

If you are a lecturer and interested in seeing an inspection/exam copy of this book then please visit the academics page on our website.

Jenny Tighe

Marketing Executive

The Times Higher Education Textbook Guide

I am delighted to kick off our first blog post with the news that two of our textbooks have been recommended in the Times Higher Education 'Textbook Guide', published last week.

An Introduction to Sociolinguistics: Society and Identity by Sharon K. Deckert and Caroline H. Vickers is a definitive introductory text to modern sociolinguistics that looks at the study of language and society through the concept of identity. Deckert and Vickers adopt an interdisciplinary approach, introducing work from a variety of fields that examine sociolinguistic data, from linguistics to anthropology, sociology, psychology and education. It includes student-friendly features that make the book ideal for teaching with, including key terms, chapter summaries, study questions and further reading.

An Introduction to Conversation Analysis is a second edition of one of our best-selling textbooks by Anthony J. Liddicoat. This book looks at methodology, motivation and the specifics of transcription, and is essential reading for undergraduate and graduate students in sociolinguistics, discourse analysis, sociology and applied linguistics courses. The chapters introduce every aspect of conversation analysis in a logical, step-by-step examination, including coverage of transcription, turn-taking, sequence organisation, repair, and storytelling. This book is also accompanied by a companion website with additional online resources and material.

You can read the Language and Linguistics 'Textbook Guide' in full, here.

Both of these textbooks are available on inspection for lectueres in the UK and overseas. If you would like to request a copy of either, or both, please visit our website.

Jenny

Marketing Executive