24.1732, Books: Punctuation as a Means of Medium-Dependent Presentation Structure in English: Patt

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Date: Thu, 18 Apr 2013 10:39:05
From: Elke M. Milbli [milbli at narr.de]
Subject: Punctuation as a Means of Medium-Dependent Presentation Structure in English: Patt

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Title: Punctuation as a Means of Medium-Dependent Presentation Structure
in English 
Subtitle: Exploring the Guide Functions of Punctuation 
Series Title: Language in Performance  

Publication Year: 2013 
Publisher: Narr Francke Attempto Verlag GmbH + Co. KG
	   http://www.narr.de/

Book URL: http://www.narr-shop.de/index.php/punctuation-as-a-means-of-medium-dependent-presentation-structure-in-english.html 

Author: Sebastian Patt

Paperback: ISBN:  9783823367536 Pages: 307 Price: Europe EURO 68.00

Abstract:

Despite its everyday relevance, the reputation of punctuation is tarnished.
Actually, modern English punctuation is often considered not more than a
necessary evil. For many people, punctuation usage follows seemingly arbitrary
and unmotivated rules. The present approach moves away from a static,
rule-based description towards a more dynamic, context-based interpretation of
punctuation. Punctuation is a highly versatile medium-dependent means of
presentational choice. To accept this view is to take a significant step
towards closing the gap that still exists between punctuational theory and the
actual usage of punctuation. Punctuation adopts a guiding role for the reader
and the present study explores this guide potential, providing a thorough
analysis of both the linguistic status and the communicative value of
punctuation.

Linguistic Field(s): Writing Systems

Subject Language(s): English (eng)

Written In: English  (eng)

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