Realms of Meaning: An Introduction to Semantics by Thomas R. Hofmann (English) P

Description: Realms of Meaning by Thomas R. Hofmann Realms of Meaning presents an introduction to semantics. It provides an understanding of the way meaning works in natural languages, against a background of how we communicate with language. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Aimed at students of linguistics and those studying language as part of a wider course, Learning About Language is a series of introductions to fundamental topics in language, linguistics and related areas. Semantics is the study of how we communicate in language and this book will be accessible to the student without any formal knowledge of the subject. The book provides an introduction to the subject, giving the student a broad understanding of the way meaning works in naturally evolved human language. Key Features * Avoids theoretical terminology and linguistic theories and concentrates instead on the analysis of meaning. Looks in depth at such subjects as opposites and negatives, modal verbs, prepositions and word meanings. Introduces some relatively new facts and viewpoints that will be of great interest to specialists of semantics in linguistics and relevant neighbouring areas. It is aimed at undergraduates, but should also beneficial to students of foreign languages. Table of Contents Preface1. On Entering the Realms2. Markedness3. Opposites and Negatives4. Deixis5. Orientations6. Modal Verbs7. Time: Tense and Aspect8. Limits to Events9. Prepositions10. Reference and Predication11. Words and Sentences12. Word Meanings13. Combining Sentences14. Meaning and Context15. AfterwordsAcknowledgementsIndex. Long Description Provides an understanding of the way meaning works in natural languages, against a background of how we communicate with language. Examples are chosen mainly from English to provide material for the wider discussion of the principles of the subject, but European, East Asian and other languages also provide illuminating examples. Details ISBN0582028868 Author Thomas R. Hofmann Pages 360 Year 1993 ISBN-10 0582028868 ISBN-13 9780582028869 Format Paperback Publication Date 1993-11-22 Imprint Longman Subtitle An Introduction to Semantics Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 401.43 Illustrations black & white illustrations Short Title REALMS OF MEANING Language English Media Book Affiliation formerly of Kumamoto University, Japan Series Learning About Language Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd Place of Publication London DOI 10.1604/9780582028869 UK Release Date 1993-11-22 AU Release Date 1993-11-22 NZ Release Date 1993-11-22 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:134436061;

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