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Semantics, 4th Edition

Author: John I. Saeed   Series: Introducing Linguistics

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Revised and updated to reflect recent theoretical developments in the field, Semantics , 4th Edition, presents an engaging and accessible introduction to the study of meaning in language for students new to the field of semantics.

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Revised and updated to reflect recent theoretical developments in the field, Semantics , 4th Edition, presents an engaging and accessible introduction to the study of meaning in language for students new to the field of semantics. Covers all of the basic concepts and methods of the field of semantics, as well as some of the most important contemporary lines of research Features a series of new exercises, along with their solutions, that are arranged by level of difficulty Addresses componential theory, formal semantics, and cognitive semantics, the three main current theoretical approaches to semantics Includes revisions and updates that reflect the most recent theoretical developments

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About the Author

John I. Saeed is Associate Professor of Linguistics in the Centre for Language and Communication Studies, Trinity College, University of Dublin. He is the author of several books, including "Somali Reference Grammar "(second edition, 1993) and "Somali "(1999).

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"Rarely do we get an introductory book with this breadth and depth of semantic concepts. The writing is particularly clear, terms are well-defined, and concepts follow from simpler to more complex." Marcia Haag, University of Oklahoma Praise for Previous Editions: "This book is an invaluable resource for students and instructors. It offers impressively broad coverage of semantic theory, and it strikes an ideal balance between theoretical developments and empirical investigation." Christopher Potts , University of Massachusetts Amherst Now in its fourth edition, Semantics has been thoroughly revised and updated to reflect the most recent theoretical developments in the field of linguistic semantics. Updates include: New sections on causation, tests for situation types, lexical pragmatics, categorization, construction grammar, lexical typology, and polysemy The addition of new chapter exercises with solutions, designed to further knowledge of linguistic concepts * A helpful glossary of technical terminology This fourth edition continues to set the standard as the most invaluable and accessible introduction to the field of contemporary linguistic semantics available today.

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Rarely do we get an introductory book with this breadth and depth of semantic concepts. The writing is particularly clear, terms are well-defined, and concepts follow from simpler to more complex. Marcia Haag, University of Oklahoma Praise for Previous Editions: This book is an invaluable resource for students and instructors. It offers impressively broad coverage of semantic theory, and it strikes an ideal balance between theoretical developments and empirical investigation. Christopher Potts , University of Massachusetts Amherst Now in its fourth edition, Semantics has been thoroughly revised and updated to reflect the most recent theoretical developments in the field of linguistic semantics. Updates include: New sections on causation, tests for situation types, lexical pragmatics, categorization, construction grammar, lexical typology, and polysemy The addition of new chapter exercises with solutions, designed to further knowledge of linguistic concepts A helpful glossary of technical terminology This fourth edition continues to set the standard as the most invaluable and accessible introduction to the field of contemporary linguistic semantics available today.

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Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc (US) | Wiley-Blackwell US
Published
18th September 2015
Edition
4th
Pages
496
ISBN
9781118430163

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