Linguistic Categorization: Prototypes in Linguistic Theory - Hardcover

Taylor, John R.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0198248385 ISBN 13: 9780198248385

Publisher: Clarendon Press, 1989

Synopsis

An introduction to the "cognitive paradigm" in linguistics. Cognitive linguistics is contrasted throughout with the assumptions of Chomskyan linguistics. With examples drawn mainly from English, the book explores the potential of the approach for the study of word meaning, syntax and phonology.

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"A stimulationg, eminently readable demonstration of the use of prototypical forms of analysis within cognitive linguistics"--Linguistics"The best treatment of prototype theory currently available; clearly written, comprehensive."--Dr C.S. Butler, University of Nottingham"Taylor's book is a good introductory text for anyone interested in cognitive grammar. It offers a valuable overview of the state of the art in the field of prototype research as well as an interesting account of linguistic categorization."--Cognitive Linguistics"There can be no doubt that, as a survey, it is very useful....The book is very well organised and very clearly written."--Lingua"The book is clear enough to be used as a textbook and its recent appearance in paperback will be an added attraction."--Journal of PragmaticsCognitive Linguistics is a vibrant, ever expanding field....John Taylor's book, which is very readable and relatively short...is one of the best 'introductions' to the field that I know of."--Word "A stimulationg, eminently readable demonstration of the use of prototypical forms of analysis within cognitive linguistics"--Linguistics "The best treatment of prototype theory currently available; clearly written, comprehensive."--Dr C.S. Butler, University of Nottingham "Taylor's book is a good introductory text for anyone interested in cognitive grammar. It offers a valuable overview of the state of the art in the field of prototype research as well as an interesting account of linguistic categorization."--Cognitive Linguistics "There can be no doubt that, as a survey, it is very useful....The book is very well organised and very clearly written."--Lingua "The book is clear enough to be used as a textbook and its recent appearance in paperback will be an added attraction."--Journal of Pragmatics Cognitive Linguistics is a vibrant, ever expanding field....John Taylor's book, which is very readable and relatively short...is one of the best 'introductions' to the field that I know of."--Word "A stimulationg, eminently readable demonstration of the use of prototypical forms of analysis within cognitive linguistics"--Linguistics "The best treatment of prototype theory currently available; clearly written, comprehensive."--Dr C.S. Butler, University of Nottingham "Taylor's book is a good introductory text for anyone interested in cognitive grammar. It offers a valuable overview of the state of the art in the field of prototype research as well as an interesting account of linguistic categorization."--Cognitive Linguistics "There can be no doubt that, as a survey, it is very useful....The book is very well organised and very clearly written."--Lingua "The book is clear enough to be used as a textbook and its recent appearance in paperback will be an added attraction."--Journal of Pragmatics Cognitive Linguistics is a vibrant, ever expanding field....John Taylor's book, which is very readable and relatively short...is one of the best 'introductions' to the field that I know of."--Word "A stimulationg, eminently readable demonstration of the use of prototypical forms of analysis within cognitive linguistics"--Linguistics"The best treatment of prototype theory currently available; clearly written, comprehensive."--Dr C.S. Butler, University of Nottingham"Taylor's book is a good introductory text for anyone interested in cognitive grammar. It offers a valuable overview of the state of the art in the field of prototype research as well as an interesting account of linguistic categorization."--Cognitive Linguistics"There can be no doubt that, as a survey, it is very useful....The book is very well organised and very clearly written."--Lingua"The book is clear enough to be used as a textbook and its recent appearance in paperback will be an added attraction."--Journal of PragmaticsCognitive Linguistics is a vibrant, ever expanding field....John Taylor's book, which is very readable and relatively short...is one of the best 'introductions' to the field that I know of."--Word

Edition details

• Publisher: Clarendon Press
• Publication date: 1989
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0198248385
• ISBN 13: 9780198248385
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 285