Linguistic Categorization: Prototypes in Linguistic Theory - Softcover

Taylor, John R.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0198700121 ISBN 13: 9780198700128

Publisher: Clarendon Press, 1995

Synopsis

This text explores the implications of Eleanor Rosch's seminal work on categorization and prototype theory, extending the application of prototype theory from lexical semantics to morphology, syntax, and phonology. It provides a readable introduction to the field of cognitive linguistics. For this edition, the author has added a further chapter which updates the book, particularly in its treatment of lexical semantics.

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Review

"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 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

Edition details

• Publisher: Clarendon Press
• Publication date: 1995
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0198700121
• ISBN 13: 9780198700128
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 327