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Aims and Scope of Functions of Language
Functions of Language is a peer-reviewed academic journal that covers the field of linguistics treated from a functional perspective. It has been published by John Benjamins since 1994. The current editors in chief are Martin Hilpert (University of Neuchâtel), J. Lachlan Mackenzie (Free University Amsterdam), and Monika Bednarek (University of Sydney). Less
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| Overview | |
| Publisher | JOHN BENJAMINS PUBLISHING CO |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Tri-annual |
| General Details | |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Tri-annual |
| Publication Start Year | 1994 |
| Publisher URL | Visit website |
| Website URL | Visit website |
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