This lively, compact textbook introduces readers to semantics-the study of how we construct
meaning in communication. Easy to follow, and with a clear structure, it explains formal …

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. This clear and comprehensive textbook
provides an introduction to the subject for undergraduate students. It not only equips …

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 …

This accessible and lively introduction to semantics and the multi-faceted nature of language
guides the student and non-specialist through the major ways in which the English language …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …