21.1672, Books: Semantics: Riemer

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From: Daniel Davies < ddavies at cambridge.org >
Subject: Introducing Semantics: Riemer

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Title: Introducing Semantics 
Publication Year: 2010 
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
	   http://us.cambridge.org

Author: Nick Riemer

Hardback: ISBN:  9780521851923 Pages:  Price: U.S. $ 99.00
Hardback: ISBN:  9780521851923 Pages:  Price: U.K. £ 60.00
Paperback: ISBN:  9780521617413 Pages:  Price: U.K. £ 23.99
Paperback: ISBN:  9780521617413 Pages:  Price: U.S. $ 41.00

Abstract:

Semantics is the study of meaning in language. This clear and comprehensive
textbook is the most up-to-date introduction to the subject available for
undergraduate students. It not only equips students with the concepts they
need in order to understand the main aspects of semantics, it also
introduces the styles of reasoning and argument which characterise the
field. It contains more than 200 exercises and discussion questions
designed to test and deepen readers' understanding. More inclusive than
other textbooks, it clearly explains and contrasts different theoretical
approaches, summarises current debates, and provides helpful suggestions
for further reading. Examples are drawn both from major world languages,
such as Mandarin Chinese, Japanese, Arabic, Spanish and English, and from
minority ones. The book also highlights the connections between semantics
and the wider study of human language in psychology, anthropology, and
linguistics itself. 

1. Meaning in the empirical study of language; 
2. Meaning and definition; 
3. The scope of meaning I: external context; 
4. The scope of meaning II: interpersonal context; 
5. Analysing and distinguishing meanings; 
6. Logic as a representation of meaning; 
7. Meaning and cognition I: categorisation and cognitive semantics; 
8. Meaning and cognition II: formalising and simulating conceptual
representations; 
9. Meaning and morphosyntax I: the semantics of grammatical categories; 
10. Meaning and morphosyntax II: verb meaning and argument structure; 
11. Semantic variation and change. 

Linguistic Field(s): Semantics

Written In: English  (eng)

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