New Book Release: "Increments in Mandarin Chinese: Emergent Units in Action" by Asst Prof Lim Ni Eng
Lim Ni Eng is an Assistant Professor in NTU Chinese specialising in Conversation Analysis
We are thrilled to announce the release of "Increments in Mandarin Chinese: Emergent Units in Action" by Asst Prof Lim Ni Eng. Published by Routledge, this book provides an in-depth examination of the everyday conversational practices in Mandarin Chinese, focusing on the crucial role of increments in structuring grammar and interaction.
About the Book
"Increments in Mandarin Chinese" explores how increments—a key element in conversational exchanges—reveal the fundamental interactional practices that shape grammar. Prof Lim's research delves into the sequential context of these increments, uncovering their common interactional functions and the broader implications for our understanding of language and grammar. By analysing real-life interactions among Chinese speakers, the book demonstrates that various types of increments, both grammatically fitted and unfitted, can be contextually produced and that similar actions can be pursued using different increments. This study also shows how multiple tasks can be subtly accomplished with a single increment, supporting principles of emergent grammar.
With limited research on non-English data in the fields of interactional linguistics and conversation analysis, "Increments in Mandarin Chinese" fills a critical gap. It offers valuable perspectives for anyone interested in the intricacies of the Chinese language and its conversational dynamics.
For more information and to purchase the book: https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/mono/10.4324/9781003414940/increments-mandarin-chinese-ni-eng-lim