Elements of Formal Semantics: An Introduction to the Mathematical Theory of Meaning in Natural Language

Yoad Winter

ISBN 10: 0748640436 / ISBN 13: 9780748640430

Published by Edinburgh University Press, 2016

About this Item

Designed as a quick yet thorough introduction to one of the most vibrant areas of research in modern linguistics today this volume reveals the beauty and elegance of the mathematical study of meaning. It introduces the essential principles and techniques of formal semantics. Series Editor(s): Ackema, Peter; Ota, Mitsuhiko. Series: Edinburgh Advanced Textbooks in Linguistics. Num Pages: 224 pages, 36 b&w line art. BIC Classification: CFGA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156. Weight in Grams: 454. . 2016. 1st Edition. Paperback. . . . .

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Elements of Formal Semantics: An Introduction to the Mathematical Theory of Meaning in Natural Language
• Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
• Publication Date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0748640436
• ISBN 13: 9780748640430
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

This series supports the study of core topics that form substantial and identifiable parts of Linguistics degree courses as taught in the later years of undergraduate study. Each volume provides an in-depth introduction to a particular linguistic subdiscipline, while also engaging with recent research on the subject.

About the Author

Yoad Winter was an associate professor in computer science at Technion, Israel Institute of Technology. Currently he is a professor in Semantics and Artificial Intelligence at the Utrecht Institute of Linguistics at Utrecht University.