Modality and the English Modals by F.R. Palmer
A detailed account of the many uses and functions of these verbs. The nature of modality, and some controversial issues, are also discussed.
Modality and the English Modals
Modality and the English Modals
Summary
A detailed account of the many uses and functions of these verbs. The nature of modality, and some controversial issues, are also discussed.
Modality and the English Modals Summary
About F.R. Palmer
Palmer, F.R.
Table of Contents
Preface
1. Introduction
2. A basic framework
3. Epistemic modality
4. Deontic modality
5. Dynamic possibility
6. Dynamic necessity
7. Will, shall and futurity
8. Conditionals
9. Further issues
References
Indexes
Additional information
GOR007677017
9780582034860
0582034868
Modality and the English Modals by F.R. Palmer
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Taylor & Francis Ltd
1990-02-19
232
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