Introducing English Semantics is a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the study
of meaning. Charles W. Kreidler presents the basic principles of this discipline. He explores …

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 …

An introduction to the linguistic study of meaning, this book outlines the meaning potential
(semantics) of English and how language knowledge is put to use (pragmatics). As well as …

This book provides an introduction to the study of meaning in human language, from a
linguistic perspective. It covers a fairly broad range of topics, including lexical semantics …

This textbook helps undergraduate students of language and linguistics taking their first
steps in one of the core areas of grammar, introducing them to the basic ideas, insights, and …

Semantics is the study of meaning in language. Although it can be conceived as concerned
with meaning in general, it is often confined to those aspects which are relatively stable and …

In Word Meaning, Richard Hudson introduces readers to the techniques of lexical semantic
analysis. Word Meaning:* is based on a problem-solving approach to language* introduces …

Grammar and Meaning is an introduction to the study of grammar of contemporary English. It
provides an impressive survey of all the main areas of English grammar, from words through …

This lively textbook introduces students and scholars to practical and precise methods for
articulating the meanings of words and sentences, and for revealing connections between …

This series provides approachable, yet authoritative, introductions to all the major topics in
linguistics. Ideal for students with little or no prior knowledge of linguistics, each book …