Böcker av Michaela Mahlberg

Corpus linguistics is often regarded as a methodology in its own right. This book includes coverage of the lexical priming theory, parole-linguistics, a four-part model of language system and language use, and the concept of local textual functions. It illustrates the theoretical arguments.

Presents a way into the Dickensian world that starts from linguistic patterns, employing corpus linguistic methodology to study electronic versions of his texts. This study also incorporates comparable data from other nineteenth-century writers. It is suitable for both researchers and students of language and literature.