Book Details

Author: M. A. K. Halliday
Publisher: Heinemann
Language: English
Binding: Hardback
ISBN: 34334574
Pages: 415
Published Year: 1974
Dimensions: 23 x 16 cm
Condition: Used – Good
Condition Note: Book is in good condition.

About the Book

This influential work by M. A. K. Halliday represents a significant contribution to the study of language, communication, and linguistics. Halliday is widely recognized as one of the most important linguistic theorists of the twentieth century, and his work has had a profound impact on language education, discourse analysis, sociolinguistics, and applied linguistics.

The book explores language not merely as a system of grammar and vocabulary but as a social phenomenon deeply connected to human interaction and meaning-making. Halliday examines how language functions in real-life situations and how speakers use linguistic resources to communicate ideas, relationships, and experiences.

A central feature of the work is its focus on the relationship between language and society. Readers gain insight into how language reflects social structures, cultural values, and patterns of communication. The book demonstrates that language is a dynamic and functional tool shaped by the needs of its users.

The author presents innovative theories and analytical frameworks that help explain how meaning is constructed through linguistic choices. These ideas have become foundational to modern approaches in discourse analysis, language teaching, and communication studies.