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 and then gradually zooms in on the question of how speakers manage to meanin...

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Main Author Zimmermann, Thomas Ede
Format eBook
LanguageEnglish
Published Germany De Gruyter 2013
De Gruyter, Inc
De Gruyter Mouton
Edition1
SeriesMouton Textbook
Subjects
Language
Semantics
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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 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.
ISBN:3110314371
9783110314373
9783110308006
3110308002
DOI:10.1515/9783110314373