<EM>Catalan: A Comprehensive Grammar</EM> is a complete reference guide to modern Catalan grammar, presenting an accessible and systematic description of the modern language. It is the only comprehensive grammar of the language available in English<BR>The <EM>Grammar</EM> reflects the current reality of Catalan by acknowledging regional diversity and features Balearic and Valencian varieties alongside the language used in the Barcelona region.<BR>The combined specialist knowledge of the author team ensures a balanced coverage of modern Catalan.<BR>Features include:<BR>* comprehensive coverage of all parts of speech<BR>* a wealth of authentic examples illustrating language points<BR>* attention to areas of particular difficulty for those whose first language is English<BR>* full cross-referencing<BR>* detailed index.