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A Glossary of Semantics and Pragmatics
Alan Cruse
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Description for A Glossary of Semantics and Pragmatics
Paperback. This alphabetic guide introduces terms referring to key concepts in semantics and pragmatics. Series: Glossaries in Linguistics. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: CFG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 197 x 130 x 15. Weight in Grams: 230.
This alphabetic guide introduces terms referring to key concepts in semantics and pragmatics. The study of meaning as it is conveyed through language - the domain of semantics and pragmatics - is one of the central concerns of linguistics, and its importance cannot be exaggerated. Written by an author well-known in the field of semantics, the glossary provides clear and accessible explanations of terms drawn from a wide range of theoretical approaches. Key features * A handy and easily understandable reference book for students beginning the study of semantics or pragmatics * Supplies numerous cross-references to related terms * Contains ... Read more
This alphabetic guide introduces terms referring to key concepts in semantics and pragmatics. The study of meaning as it is conveyed through language - the domain of semantics and pragmatics - is one of the central concerns of linguistics, and its importance cannot be exaggerated. Written by an author well-known in the field of semantics, the glossary provides clear and accessible explanations of terms drawn from a wide range of theoretical approaches. Key features * A handy and easily understandable reference book for students beginning the study of semantics or pragmatics * Supplies numerous cross-references to related terms * Contains ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Edinburgh University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Series
Glossaries in Linguistics
Condition
New
Number of Pages
208
Place of Publication
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780748621118
SKU
V9780748621118
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About Alan Cruse
Alan Cruse was formerly Senior Lecturer in Linguistics at Manchester University. He is the author of Lexical Semantics (1986), Meaning in Language: An Introduction to Semantics and Pragmatics (2nd edition 2004), joint author (with W. Croft) of Cognitive Linguistics (2004), and joint editor (with P. Lutzeier, F. Hundsnurscher, M. Job) of Handbook of Lexicology (Vol. 1, 2002, Vol. 2, 2005). ... Read more
Reviews for A Glossary of Semantics and Pragmatics
Cruse's Glossary of Semantics and Pragmatics, is a most welcome work of reference, not only because there are no competing volumes on the market to date, but also because, like its sister volumes from the same series, the glossary is a useful terminological dictionary, especially, but not exclusively, for the intended readership. Cruse's Glossary of Semantics and Pragmatics, is a ... Read more