Linguistic Categorization: Prototypes in Linguistic Theory - Hardcover

Taylor, John R.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 019870013X ISBN 13: 9780198700135

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

"Linguistic Categorization is a stimulating, eminently readable demonstration of the use of prototypical forms of analysis within cognitive linguistics"--Linguistics"the book is clear, well-organized, and fair minded"--Review of Metaphysics

Edition details

• Publisher: Clarendon Press
• Publication date: 1995
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 019870013X
• ISBN 13: 9780198700135
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 328