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 examples throughout the text. Numerous exercises (and suggested answers) are provided at every stage.
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`The book introduces the reader to the complex topic of meaning in language, providing and excellent comprehensive survey of the full range of semantic phenomena. The author is aware that the richness and variety of the presented topic could cause feelings of confusion, especially to less experienced readers, and thus offers a text with extensive explanatory power.' Gabriela Missikova, University of Constantine the Philosophger, Nitra, Slovakia. Language and Literature 10(3).
`Theoretical explanations, showing deep insight and intimate knowledge of the subject matter, illustrated by a rich choice of example and excercises make the book very attractive and extremely interesting to read.' Gabriela Missikova, University of Constantine the Philosopher, Nitra, Slovakia. Language and Literature 10(3).
`Bearing in mind the student's needs, the discussion is interwoven with plenty of illustrations and examples and complemented by exercises and suggestions for further reading.' Gabriela Missikova, University of Constantine the Philosopher, Nitra, Slovakia. Language and Literature 10 (3).
`Meaning in Language is an important book which will be especially appreciated by students of linguistics, philosophy and literature.' Gabriela Missikova, University of Constantine the Philosopher, Nitra, Slovakia. Language and Literature 10(3).
`Written in clear and concise language, this book offers comprehensive coverage of the topics in the study of meaning in language. Students will profit considerably by reading this excellent text.' Huimin Ji, University of Georgia.
`Theoretical explanations, showing deep insight and intimate knowledge of the subject matter, illustrated by a rich choice of example and excercises make the book very attractive and extremely interesting to read.' Gabriela Missikova, University of Constantine the Philosopher, Nitra, Slovakia. Language and Literature 10(3).
`Bearing in mind the student's needs, the discussion is interwoven with plenty of illustrations and examples and complemented by exercises and suggestions for further reading.' Gabriela Missikova, University of Constantine the Philosopher, Nitra, Slovakia. Language and Literature 10 (3).
`Meaning in Language is an important book which will be especially appreciated by students of linguistics, philosophy and literature.' Gabriela Missikova, University of Constantine the Philosopher, Nitra, Slovakia. Language and Literature 10(3).
`Written in clear and concise language, this book offers comprehensive coverage of the topics in the study of meaning in language. Students will profit considerably by reading this excellent text.' Huimin Ji, University of Georgia.
About the Author
Alan Cruse is Senior Lecturer in Linguistics at Manchester University. He has held previous posts as a teacher of English in Cyprus and Iraq, and as a teacher of linguistics in Jamaica.
Consulting Editor, Cognitive Linguistics
Consulting Editor, Lexicology
Member of Advisory Board for ELT Dictionaries, OUP
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Meaning makes little sense except in the context of communication: the notion of communication therefore provides as good a place as any to start an exploration of meaning. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
recurrent contrast test, paradigmatic sense relations, propositional synonyms, syntagmatic sense relations, implicit superlatives, tact maxim, selectional preferences, definite referring expressions, modesty maxim, logical polarity, plural concord, absolute synonyms, evoked meaning, politeness principle, semantic atoms, semantic constituents, performative hypothesis, lexical decomposition, discourse deixis, semantic clash, temporal deixis, extralinguistic world, spatial deixis, default reading, performative verbs Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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Meaning makes little sense except in the context of communication: the notion of communication therefore provides as good a place as any to start an exploration of meaning. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
recurrent contrast test, paradigmatic sense relations, propositional synonyms, syntagmatic sense relations, implicit superlatives, tact maxim, selectional preferences, definite referring expressions, modesty maxim, logical polarity, plural concord, absolute synonyms, evoked meaning, politeness principle, semantic atoms, semantic constituents, performative hypothesis, lexical decomposition, discourse deixis, semantic clash, temporal deixis, extralinguistic world, spatial deixis, default reading, performative verbs Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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- Cognitive Linguistics (Cambridge Textbooks in Linguistics) by William Croft on page 142, Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- Linguistic Categorization (Oxford Textbooks in Linguistics) by John R. Taylor in Front Matter, Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- Lexical Semantics (Cambridge Textbooks in Linguistics) by D. A. Cruse in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- Philosophical Investigations (3rd Edition) by Ludwig Wittgenstein in Back Matter
- Tense and Aspect Systems by Osten Dahl in Back Matter
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- Literal Meaning by François Recanati on page 134, and Back Matter
- Cognitive Grammar (Oxford Textbooks in Linguistics) by John R. Taylor in Front Matter, and Back Matter
- A Glossary of Semantics and Pragmatics (Glossaries in Linguistics) by Alan Cruse in Back Matter
- Linguistic Categorization (Oxford Textbooks in Linguistics) by John R. Taylor in Front Matter
- Reviewing Linguistic Thought: Converging Trends in the 21st Century (Trends in Linguistics. Studies and Monographs, 161) by Sophia S. A. Marmaridou on page 74
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