| Sumario: | This book by Francisco J. Álvarez Gil examines the concept of textual genres and interpersonal language in English. It explores how textual genres interact with linguistic mechanisms to create meaning, highlighting the evolution of concepts such as genre, text type, and register. The book delves into the relationship between genre and theme, and the distinction between generic potential and real genres. It also analyzes text types based on linguistic criteria and the influence of situational context on language choices, emphasizing the interpersonal aspect of meaning in texts. Strategies such as evaluation, perspective expression, and empathy are discussed. The book investigates three textual genres: 18th-century witchcraft pamphlets, Winston Churchill's World War II speeches, and markers in Spanish doctoral theses written in English. It aims to contribute to understanding the interaction of textual mechanisms with implications for writing instruction, professional communication, and academic text analysis. Targeted at scholars, educators, and students in applied linguistics and language teaching.
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