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Alternative Architectures for Systemic Functional Linguistics and Other Theories of Language
Robin P Fawcett
Equinox Publishing Ltd
2021
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The central concept in Systemic Functional Linguistics (SFL) is that of choice between meanings - these being realized in structures. The important question that forms the starting point for this book addresses is: How do we, as users of language, choose between the features in the system networks? As the book shows, an adequate answer to this question presupposes an adequate overall model - or architecture - of language and its use. And, since all functional theories of language face the same challenge of modelling how we produce and understand sentences and the longer stretches of discourse in which they occur, this book should interest all functionally-oriented linguists. As its title implies, this book surveys the various architectures that have been proposed in SFL both for the lexicogrammar itself and for the overall architecture within which this is set (with a brief look at the architectures of other functional models). It then proposes criteria for evaluating alternative overall architectures; and it identifies the type most likely to prove adequate in the long run. Such an architecture must have these two attributes: (i) it must be genuinely comprehensive, and so provide for both the socio-cultural and the cognitive-interactive aspects of language, and (ii) it must work - i.e. it must be usable not only to describe texts - which is the essential first stage in developing such a model - but it must also be capable of being expressed sufficiently explicitly to be modelled in a computer. A major chapter then describes the preferred model - which is also the most comprehensive - component by component (at its current stage of development). Another provides a detailed picture of selected portions of an example of the key enabling innovation, i.e. the microplanner that determines what elements in the message will be selected as various types of Theme. Then a third major chapter provides a walk through that illustrates the whole architecture at work (the context being an anxious moment in the life of a fictitious industrial spy). While many of the components described have been implemented in computer models of an earlier version of the proposed architecture, there is a strong emphasis on the need to integrate with this - which took an essentially a cognitive-interactive approach - the insights that emerge from the socio-cultural wing of work in SFL - work that has so far proved less amenable to incorporation in computer models of language in use. The book concludes with a summary evaluation of existing proposals for alternative architectures in SFL, and by suggesting the further work that is needed to create and complete a new, genuinely comprehensive architecture.
Rose grew up in a quiet and beautiful village in Goa, Southern India. She had just celebrated her ninth birthday and was adored by her family and everybody that knew her. One day she vanished without a trace. Years later, her father hires a team of experts and sets out to find the daughter he loves so dearly. Rose is now living a seemingly normal life with a loving family, in a different state with a new name. When she is plagued by a series of nightmares involving a man she doesn't remember, Rose begins to question everything she holds dear to her.Will Rose ever find out who she really is?
Rose grew up in a quiet and beautiful village in Goa, Southern India. She had just celebrated her ninth birthday and was adored by her family and everybody that knew her. One day she vanished without a trace. Years later, her father hires a team of experts and sets out to find the daughter he loves so dearly. Rose is now living a seemingly normal life with a loving family, in a different state with a new name. When she is plagued by a series of nightmares involving a man she doesn't remember, Rose begins to question everything she holds dear to her.Will Rose ever find out who she really is?
This book examines the adverse effects of complexity, information asymmetries, transaction costs, and uncertainty on investors’ decision making. It suggests mitigating those effects using appropriate and matching signals, and analyzes a sample of 903 German startups to quantitatively highlight the distinct financing patterns and characteristics of high-tech startups. It then investigates the reasons for these patterns on the basis of a qualitative study that includes 34 interviews with investors and entrepreneurs in the US and Germany and an international expert panel. Lastly, it presents a framework that matches complexity factors with appropriate productive signals.
This book is the most current, comprehensive medical text focusing specifically on obesity and its related syndromes and diseases. This text takes the newest science and latest research about obesity and renders the information imminently readable and immediately useful to the medical practitioner charged with providing best practices health care for patients who are obese. In the process, this text scientifically clarifies obesity as a disease of epidemic proportions, debunks common myths about obesity, and challenges medicine’s traditional and oftentimes limited view of obesity. More specifically, in Obesity: The Medical Practitioner’s Essential Guide you will find comprehensive, accurate, science-based information about the epidemiology, biology, genetics, psychology, discrimination and prejudice, causes, and effects of obesity, as well as the latest science about obesity’srelated syndromes and diseases. In addition, this book provides the medical practitioner with specific best practices, including preferred methods of measurement, preferred methods of obesity screening, a system of graded interventions, a comprehensive description and analysis of various bariatric/surgical interventions, and a proposed population management strategy. This medical text focusing on obesity and its related syndromes and diseases is not only an invaluable reference source for current front line practitioners, but is an essential tool that can be used both domestically and internationally to educate all students in medical schools, nursing programs, physician assistant programs, doctor of osteopath programs, medical weight loss clinics, and any other health science programs.
This book examines the adverse effects of complexity, information asymmetries, transaction costs, and uncertainty on investors’ decision making. It suggests mitigating those effects using appropriate and matching signals, and analyzes a sample of 903 German startups to quantitatively highlight the distinct financing patterns and characteristics of high-tech startups. It then investigates the reasons for these patterns on the basis of a qualitative study that includes 34 interviews with investors and entrepreneurs in the US and Germany and an international expert panel. Lastly, it presents a framework that matches complexity factors with appropriate productive signals.
Alternative Architectures for Systemic Functional Linguistics and Other Theories of Language
Robin P Fawcett
Equinox Publishing Ltd
2021
sidottu
The central concept in Systemic Functional Linguistics (SFL) is that of choice between meanings - these being realized in structures. The important question that forms the starting point for this book addresses is: How do we, as users of language, choose between the features in the system networks? As the book shows, an adequate answer to this question presupposes an adequate overall model - or architecture - of language and its use. And, since all functional theories of language face the same challenge of modelling how we produce and understand sentences and the longer stretches of discourse in which they occur, this book should interest all functionally-oriented linguists. As its title implies, this book surveys the various architectures that have been proposed in SFL both for the lexicogrammar itself and for the overall architecture within which this is set (with a brief look at the architectures of other functional models). It then proposes criteria for evaluating alternative overall architectures; and it identifies the type most likely to prove adequate in the long run. Such an architecture must have these two attributes: (i) it must be genuinely comprehensive, and so provide for both the socio-cultural and the cognitive-interactive aspects of language, and (ii) it must work - i.e. it must be usable not only to describe texts - which is the essential first stage in developing such a model - but it must also be capable of being expressed sufficiently explicitly to be modelled in a computer. A major chapter then describes the preferred model - which is also the most comprehensive - component by component (at its current stage of development). Another provides a detailed picture of selected portions of an example of the key enabling innovation, i.e. the microplanner that determines what elements in the message will be selected as various types of Theme. Then a third major chapter provides a walk through that illustrates the whole architecture at work (the context being an anxious moment in the life of a fictitious industrial spy). While many of the components described have been implemented in computer models of an earlier version of the proposed architecture, there is a strong emphasis on the need to integrate with this - which took an essentially a cognitive-interactive approach - the insights that emerge from the socio-cultural wing of work in SFL - work that has so far proved less amenable to incorporation in computer models of language in use. The book concludes with a summary evaluation of existing proposals for alternative architectures in SFL, and by suggesting the further work that is needed to create and complete a new, genuinely comprehensive architecture.
Understanding Criminal Investigation
Stephen Tong; Robin P. Bryant; Miranda A. H. Horvath
John Wiley Sons Inc
2009
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This comprehensive volume deciphers investigative process and practice, providing an authoritative insight into key debates and contemporary issues in crime investigations Provides critical examination of investigative practice by focusing on the key issues and debates underpinned by academic literature on crime investigationOutlines the theoretical explanations that provide an understanding of crime investigation and the context in which investigators operateIllustrates the practical relevance of theoretical contributions to crime investigationPlaces clear emphasis on the multi-disciplinary nature of crime investigation
Understanding Criminal Investigation
Stephen Tong; Robin P. Bryant; Miranda A. H. Horvath
John Wiley Sons Inc
2009
nidottu
This comprehensive volume deciphers investigative process and practice, providing an authoritative insight into key debates and contemporary issues in crime investigations Provides critical examination of investigative practice by focusing on the key issues and debates underpinned by academic literature on crime investigationOutlines the theoretical explanations that provide an understanding of crime investigation and the context in which investigators operateIllustrates the practical relevance of theoretical contributions to crime investigationPlaces clear emphasis on the multi-disciplinary nature of crime investigation
Infections in Older Adults, An Issue of Infectious Disease Clinics of North America
Robin L.P. Jump; David H. Canaday
Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
2018
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With the expanding aging population in both the United States and worldwide, health issues associated with aging are major personal and public health concerns. Although cardiovascular diseases, cancers, strokes, dementia, pulmonary disease, and diabetes mellitus are listed as major causes of death in older adults, in many instances the final cause of demise is complications associated with infections. Dr. Jump and Dr. Canady have assembled top authors to present the current clinical knowledge on the following topics: Urinary Tract Infections; Clostrdium difficile; Wounds/SSTI; Influenza; Other Respiratory Viruses; HIV; Antimicrobial Stewardship for Older Adults; Antibiotics at the End of Life; Sepsis in Older Adults; Antimicrobial Therapy in Older Adults; Norovirus/Viral outbreaks; and Bone and Joint Infections. Readers should have a solid understanding of the current clinical information needed to effectively manage infections in older adults.
Cours de Musique À l'Usage Des Lycées, Des Écoles Normales Primaires, Des Collèges, Des Pensions
P -R Robin
Hachette Livre - BNF
2018
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Le P'Tit Loustic Part Camper
Robin Dartiguenave
Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
2017
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Robin's Life is not what she expected it to be...Do you ever think, 'This can't be my life It can't ' I do, almost every minute of every day. After twenty-six years I've discovered only two basic truths. Number one is that make-up changes based on the proximity to my apartment. The second is that the whole world knows there's something more to life; that is, the whole world except one: me.The make-up thing is, I think, the more disturbing one. In the bathroom mirror it all looks flawless; I'm a goddess of beauty and sexiness. Just out the door, it looks great. A couple of blocks later and it starts to go a bit weird. A few more blocks and drag queens-and not the gorgeous-could-seduce-any-straight-guy sort, but the sort that look like they've just been 'dragged' facedown across the MAC counter of Macy's while being forcibly removed from the store for trying to steal an INC dress so s/he could perform "I Will Survive" at Amateurs' Night sort-start asking me for tips. The type my roommate calls 'Scare Queens.' Three Metro stops out, the Scare Queens are kicking down the train's doors with their Payless Size 14s as the snotty woman's voice on the tinny speakers is screaming for people to run for their lives.My only comfort is that it's just make-up. I mean, my friend Tammy has the same problem, but with her underwear. Some of the panty lines she gets look more like shelves. I mean, this one pair actually made her bottom look like it had a cliff across it. I would have told her but the mini she was wearing, you know, did nothing to help, and I don't think it could have handled it all on its own, if you know what I mean. It didn't matter after all because she ended up meeting her boyfriend that night and they've been going out for three years.So the make-up thing shouldn't be that disturbing. I'm beginning to get the feeling that everyone has read ahead in the book of life, and I've lost my bookmark. So I've had to start over from the beginning and guess what, I'm not catching up. I don't have a real job, a real boyfriend, a real place to live, or any real prospects on any of these fronts.But right now that's the least of my worries. Yesterday I received unflinching proof that I am a failure at life. I got fired from a temp agency. Do you have any idea how hard that is in this town My last placement sent me packing because I accidentally forwarded an internal e-mail about billing irregularities to the law firm's entire client list. Why a temp should get a memo like that in the first place is beyond me. The agency told me that they would not have any assignments for me anymore.I've decided that was the last straw I am going to get a proper job. Or better, a career. I'll find a boyfriend; no wait, I'm going to get myself a lover. It's 1997, I'm a modern chic, and I'm going to find the best, most glamorous life...just as soon as the world stops spinning and I can get out of bed.