{"product_id":"9781350143876","title":"Vague Language, Elasticity Theory and the Use of ‘Some’ A Comparative Study of L1 and L2 Speakers in Educational Settings","description":"\u003ch1\u003eVague Language, Elasticity Theory and the Use of ‘Some’\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eA Comparative Study of L1 and L2 Speakers in Educational Settings\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGrace Qiao Zhang | Nhu Nguyet Le\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage Arts \u0026amp; Disciplines \/ Linguistics \/ Pragmatics\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eVague Language, Elasticity Theory and the Use of 'Some'\u003c\/i\u003e, Nguyet Nhu Le and Grace Qiao Zhang present the first comprehensive study of the word 'some', focusing on its elasticity. In particular, they consider how 'some' is both a quantifier and a qualifier, has positive or negative meanings, and has local and global interpretations. They show that the word is used across a meaning continuum and can be used to convey a range of states, including approximation, uncertainty, politeness, and evasion. Finally, they demonstrate that the functions of 'some' are also multi-directional and non-categorical, consisting of four major functions (right amount of information, mitigation, withholding information, and discourse management).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBased on naturally-occurring classroom data of L1 (American English) and L2 (Chinese- and Vietnamese-speaking learners of English) speakers, \u003ci\u003eVague Language \u003c\/i\u003eshows that L2 speakers used 'some' more than L1 speakers and explores the significance of this, particularly taking account of speakers' language ability and cultural backgrounds. While this book focuses on the single word 'some', the authors' discussion has important implications for language studies more generally, as they call for a rethinking of our approaches to language study and more attention to its elasticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrace Qiao Zhang \u003c\/b\u003eis an Associate Professor at Curtin University, Australia. She was awarded a Ph.D. in Linguistics by the University of Edinburgh, UK. She has published extensively on linguistics and Chinese linguistics.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNhu Nguyet Le \u003c\/b\u003ehas a PhD in Linguistics from Curtin University, Australia and is a researcher in vague language.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e26 December 2019\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBloomsbury Academic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBloomsbury Academic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9781350143876\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaperback softback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e216\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10.72\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Academic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51332748443788,"sku":"9781350143876","price":43.16,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/getimage_7519e980-1329-40d9-a5bb-3540ca338114.jpg?v=1783605430","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9781350143876","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}