MEANING IN LANGUAGE. An Introduction to Semantics and Pragmatics.

Cruse, D. Alan.

ISBN 10: 0198700105 / ISBN 13: 9780198700104

Published by O.U.P., 2000., 2000

About this Item

1st edition. Small 4to. xii + 424pp. Ownership inscription to verso of upper wrapp. Paperback in original pictorial wrapps. with purple lettering to spine, rubbed to edges. ISBN 0198700105 US$12.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: MEANING IN LANGUAGE. An Introduction to Semantics and Pragmatics.
• Publisher: O.U.P., 2000.
• Publication Date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0198700105
• ISBN 13: 9780198700104
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Seller catalogs:
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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.

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)