This is the third edition of Meaning in Language, originally published in 1999. This new
edition has expanded its contents and furthered the discussion of many topics—two new …

A comprehensive introduction to the ways in which meaning is conveyed in language. Alan
Cruse covers semantic matters, but also deals with topics that are usually considered to fall …

Semantics and pragmatics-the study of meaning, and meaning in context, respectively-are
two fundamental areas of linguistics, and as such are crucial to our understanding of how …

One of the major issues in investigating the relation of language and meaning is the
question of how to characterise and draw the line between what traditionally are called …

One might have thought that since the role of language is primarily to convey meaning, the
study of meaning would always have been a major focus of attention within the scientific …

This alphabetic guide introduces terms referring to key concepts in semantics and
pragmatics. The study of meaning as it is conveyed through language-the domain of …

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 …

The Current Research in the Semantic/Pragmatics Interface series has carved out a new
and vibrant area of research. This volume offers the reader a state-of-the-art record of new …

In Analyzing Meaning Paul Kroeger creates an interconnection between semantics and
pragmatics as two evolving, capacious areas of linguistic inquiry. He explores a wide range …

First published in 1959, this book aims to provide a practical introduction to semantics,
relating the critical study of language to real-life situation, with a wealth of anecdotes and …