Language and Meaning provides a clear, accessible and unique perspective on the
philosophical and linguistic question of what it means to mean. Looking at relationships …

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 …

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 …

This book offers a unique perspective on meaning in language, broadening the scope of
existing understanding of meaning by introducing a comprehensive and cohesive account of …

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 …

The study of meaning in language embraces a diverse range of problems and methods.
Philosophers think through the relationship between language and the world; linguists …

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 …

This book offers an introduction to the analysis of meaning. Our outstanding ability to
communicate is a distinguishing feature of our species. To communicate is to convey …

This unique textbook introduces linguists to key issues in the philosophy of language.
Accessible to students who have taken only a single course in linguistics, yet sophisticated …

This book brings together my research in the linguistics of modern English, German, and
Russian over the last 30 years, updates it with the inclusion of only recently acquired data …