Semantics - 2nd Edition

Kate Kearns

ISBN 10: 0230232302 / ISBN 13: 9780230232303

Editore: Palgrave, 2011

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Leichte Risse. Semantics is the study of the literal meaning of words and the meaning of the way words are combined. This engaging introduction to formal semantics assumes no prior knowledge, providing a solid understanding of a range of semantic phenomena. Truly wide-ranging in coverage, no other introductory textbook discusses a comparable range of topics. Areas covered include: --a beginner's introduction to type theory and the lambda calculus --generalized quantifier theory --referential opacity --thematic roles and lexical conceptual structure --aktionsarten --tense and aspect, including Discourse Representation Theory --event semantics Illustrated throughout with numerous practical examples, each chapter also contains exercises, graded to three different levels of difficulty, as well as suggestions for further reading. Thoroughly revised and expanded, this second edition includes entirely new material on type theory, lambda calculus, semantic composition and discussion of time within a narrative. Comprehensive and accessible, Semantics is ideal for both undergraduate and postgraduate students working at a variety of levels.

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• Titolo: Semantics - 2nd Edition
• Editore: Palgrave
• Data di pubblicazione: 2011
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0230232302
• ISBN 13: 9780230232303
• Rilegatura: Softcover
• Edizione: seconda edizione
• Condizione: Fine

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Riassunto

Assuming no prior experience, this core textbook introduces formal semantics in an accessible and engaging way and provides students with a solid understanding of a range of semantic phenomena. It explores a wealth of topics, including generalized quantifier theory, referential opacity, aktionsarten, thematic roles and lexical conceptual structure, tense and aspect and event semantics. Chapters are illustrated with numerous examples to contextualise the theory, and practical exercises encourage students to engage with the text and develop their problem-solving skills. This is an essential text for undergraduates and postgraduates involved in the study of semantics. It is an ideal text for a wide range of modules on the philosophy of language, linguistic meaning and formal semantics.

Informazioni sull?autore

Kate Kearns is Senior Lecturer in Linguistics at the University of Canterbury, New Zealand.