Meaning in Language: An Introduction to Semantics and Pragmatics (Oxford Textbooks in Linguistics) - Softcover

Cruse, Alan

 
9780198700104: Meaning in Language: An Introduction to Semantics and Pragmatics (Oxford Textbooks in Linguistics)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0198700105 ISBN 13: 9780198700104
Publisher: Oxford University Press, 2000

Synopsis

This book provides a comprehensive introduction to the ways in which meaning is conveyed in language. It covers topics normally considered to fall under pragmatics, as well as semantic matters. The author seeks, above all, to display and to explain the richness and subtlety of meaning, and to that end provides abundant exemplification throughout the text. Numerous exercises (and suggested answers) are provided at every stage. The book is not bound to any particular theory, but provides explanations of theoretical approaches and perspectives as the context requires. The author stresses the need for conceptual clarity in all analyses of meaning. Meaning in Language is readable and vigorous, written with style and wit. It will be widely welcomed by students in linguistics, philosophy, and literature.

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Review

Praise for the new edition 'Building on the many strengths of the first edition of Meaning in Language, Alan Cruse has significantly updated this already valuable textbook. New thinking about lexical semantics can be found alongside concise and pithy illustrations of all aspects of pragmatics and grammar, making this an excellent resource for any reader interested in the nuts and bolts of linguistic meaning.' (Mark Turin, Digital Himalaya Project, University of Cambridge)

About the Author

Alan Cruse is Senior Lecturer in Linguistics at Manchester University. He has held previous posts as a teacher of English in Cyprus and Iraq, and as a teacher of linguistics in Jamaica. Consulting Editor, Cognitive Linguistics Consulting Editor, Lexicology Member of Advisory Board for ELT Dictionaries, OUP

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Publisher
Oxford University Press
Publication date
2000
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0198700105
ISBN 13 
9780198700104
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
436

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