Modern English Structure
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A cornerstone of English linguistic study, Modern English Structure by Barbara M. H. Strang presents a rigorous and systematic analysis of the grammar and syntax of contemporary English. The work instructs readers through the structural patterns of the language, covering phonology, morphology, and syntax with scholarly precision. Strang argues that a thorough understanding of grammatical structure is essential for both native speakers and language learners, grounding her analysis in real linguistic usage rather than prescriptive rules. Written with academic authority and clarity, this text became a widely adopted resource in university English and linguistics courses throughout the mid-twentieth century, cementing its reputation as an indispensable reference for serious students of the English language.
Author: Barbara M. H. Strang
Format: Hardback
Published: 1962, Edward Arnold
Genre: Reference & language
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Jacket: good, worn/faded. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
A cornerstone of English linguistic study, Modern English Structure by Barbara M. H. Strang presents a rigorous and systematic analysis of the grammar and syntax of contemporary English. The work instructs readers through the structural patterns of the language, covering phonology, morphology, and syntax with scholarly precision. Strang argues that a thorough understanding of grammatical structure is essential for both native speakers and language learners, grounding her analysis in real linguistic usage rather than prescriptive rules. Written with academic authority and clarity, this text became a widely adopted resource in university English and linguistics courses throughout the mid-twentieth century, cementing its reputation as an indispensable reference for serious students of the English language.