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Introducing Semantics, 1st Edition

Author: Nick Riemer   Series: Cambridge Introductions to Language and Linguistics

ISBN / EAN: 9780521617413
This textbook is prescribed for the following courses:
102489 - Meaning in Language Western Sydney University
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An introduction to the study of meaning in language for undergraduate students.

Semantics is the study of meaning in language. This clear and comprehensive textbook provides an introduction to the subject for undergraduate students. It contains more than 200 exercises and discussion questions designed to test and deepen readers' understanding.

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Semantics is the study of meaning in language. This clear and comprehensive textbook provides an introduction to the subject for undergraduate students. It not only equips students with the concepts they need in order to understand the main aspects of semantics, it also introduces the styles of reasoning and argument which characterise the field. It contains more than 200 exercises and discussion questions designed to test and deepen readers' understanding. More inclusive than other textbooks, it clearly explains and contrasts different theoretical approaches, summarises current debates, and provides helpful suggestions for further reading. Examples are drawn both from major world languages, such as Mandarin Chinese, Japanese, Arabic, Spanish and English, and from minority ones. The book also highlights the connections between semantics and the wider study of human language in psychology, anthropology, and linguistics itself.

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Critic Reviews

“'… an impressively wide - and relatively theory neutral - introduction to the field, whilst maintaining interest and clarity throughout. It is particularly strong in its use of cross-linguistic data from a wide variety of languages, which should appeal to those studying linguistics. Undergraduates will find it accessible and engaging, but there is also sufficient content to challenge more advanced students.' Bethan Davies, University of Leeds”


'… an excellent introductory textbook for the instruction of meaning in language, presenting complex concepts in a clear but detailed fashion. It remains remarkably neutral without sacrificing rigor, and will be an extremely useful teaching tool given the correct setting.' The Linguist List

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About the Author

Nick Riemer is a Lecturer in the English and Linguistics departments at the University of Sydney. His recent publications include The Semantics of Polysemy: Reading Meaning in English and Warlpiri (2005).

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Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Published
25th March 2010
Edition
1st
Pages
473
ISBN
9780521617413

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ISBN / EAN: 9780521617413
This textbook is prescribed for the following courses:
102489 - Meaning in Language Western Sydney University
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