Introduction

Chapters in this book

1. Prelim pages i
2. Table of contents v
3. Transcription conventions ix
4. Preface and acknowledgements xi
5. Theory
6. Introduction 3
7. Previous studies 9
8. Particle research 37
9. Discourse markers 65
10. Spoken vs written language 91
11. Discourse units 113
12. Cohesion and coherence 171
13. Data and methodology 201
14. Description
15. Bon and ben 221
16. Eh bien 261
17. Puis 291
18. Donc and alors 321
19. Conclusion 357
20. Notes 365
21. References 385
22. Author Index 409
23. Subject Index 415