Introduction to Semantics : an Essential Guide to the Composition of Meaning.
This textbook introduces undergraduate students of language and linguistics to the basic ideas, insights, and techniques of contemporary semantic theory. The book starts with everyday observations about word meaning and use primarily and then gradually zooms in on the question of how speakers manage...
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| Format: | Electronic eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Berlin :
De Gruyter,
2013
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| Series: | Mouton textbook.
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| Local Note: | ProQuest Ebook Central |
| Summary: | This textbook introduces undergraduate students of language and linguistics to the basic ideas, insights, and techniques of contemporary semantic theory. The book starts with everyday observations about word meaning and use primarily and then gradually zooms in on the question of how speakers manage to meaningfully communicate with phrases, sentences, and texts they have never come across before. Extensive English examples provide ample illustration. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (304 pages) |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9783110314373 3110314371 129972275X 9781299722750 3110308002 9783110308006 |
| Language: | In English. |
| Source of Description, Etc. Note: | Print version record. |
