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Handbook of Logic and Language - Softcover

 
9780444602251: Handbook of Logic and Language
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0444602259 ISBN 13: 9780444602251
Publisher: Elsevier, 2010

Synopsis

The logical study of language is becoming more interdisciplinary, playing a role in fields such as computer science, artificial intelligence, cognitive science and game theory. This new edition, written by the leading experts in the field, presents an overview of the latest developments at the interface of logic and linguistics as well as a historical perspective. It is divided into three parts covering Frameworks, General Topics and Descriptive Themes.

  • Completely revised and updated - includes over 25% new material
  • Discusses the interface between logic and language
  • Many of the authors are creators or active developers of the theories

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Review

Completely revised and updated, an indispensable compendium for anyone working at the interface of logic and linguistics

About the Author

Johan van Benthem is Professor of Logic at the University of Amsterdam (Department of Mathematics and Computer Science) as well as at Stanford University (Bonsall visiting chair, Department of Philosophy). His research interests include modal and dynamic logic, type-theoretic semantics, and proof-theoretic grammars. Address: Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, University of Amsterdam, Plantage Muidergracht 24, 1018 TV Amsterdam, The Netherlands. E-mail: johan@fwi.uva.nl, johan@csli.stanford.edu

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Publisher
Elsevier
Publication date
2010
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0444602259
ISBN 13 
9780444602251
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
2
Number of pages
1170
Editor
Van Benthem Johan F.A.K., Ter Meulen Alice