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Meaning in Language: An Introduction to Semantics and Pragmatics
Alan Cruse
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Description for Meaning in Language: An Introduction to Semantics and Pragmatics
Paperback. A comprehensive introduction to the ways in which meaning is conveyed in language. Alan Cruse covers semantic matters, but also deals with topics that are usually considered to fall under pragmatics. A major aim is to highlight the richness and subtlety of meaning phenomena, rather than to expound any particular theory. Series: Oxford Textbooks in Linguistics. Num Pages: 512 pages, figures. BIC Classification: CFGA. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 245 x 171 x 26. Weight in Grams: 890.
This book provides a comprehensive introduction to the ways in which meaning is conveyed in language, covering not only semantic matters but also topics normally considered to fall under pragmatics. Above all, the book displays and explains the richness and subtlety of meaning, with the aid of numerous examples and exercises throughout the text. Highly readable, written with style and wit, Meaning in Language is not bound to any particular theory, but provides explanations of theoretical approaches and perspectives as the context requires, with a stress throughout on the need for conceptual clarity. The text and exercises in this ... Read more
This book provides a comprehensive introduction to the ways in which meaning is conveyed in language, covering not only semantic matters but also topics normally considered to fall under pragmatics. Above all, the book displays and explains the richness and subtlety of meaning, with the aid of numerous examples and exercises throughout the text. Highly readable, written with style and wit, Meaning in Language is not bound to any particular theory, but provides explanations of theoretical approaches and perspectives as the context requires, with a stress throughout on the need for conceptual clarity. The text and exercises in this ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Oxford University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
512
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Series
Oxford Textbooks in Linguistics
Condition
New
Number of Pages
512
Place of Publication
Oxford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780199559466
SKU
V9780199559466
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About Alan Cruse
Alan Cruse was formerly Senior Lecturer in Linguistics at the University of Manchester.
Reviews for Meaning in Language: An Introduction to Semantics and Pragmatics
Review from previous edition 'Written in clear and concise language, this book offers comprehensive coverage of the topics in the study of meaning in language. Students will profit considerably by reading this excellent text'
Huimin Ji, University of Georgia
'The book introduces the reader to the complex topic of meaning in language, providing and excellent comprehensive survey of ... Read more
Huimin Ji, University of Georgia
'The book introduces the reader to the complex topic of meaning in language, providing and excellent comprehensive survey of ... Read more