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OverviewDrawing on the conceptual metaphor and metonymy theory outlined in works by George Lakoff, Rene Dirven, Gunter Radden and Zoltan Koevecses, Conversion in English: A Cognitive Semantic Approach proposes that the process of conversion in contemporary English is basically a semantic process underlain by a series of conceptual metonymic and metaphoric mappings. In the book, previous interpretations treating conversion as zero-derivation derivation by a zero affix or as syntactically motivated recategorization, or as usage-based coinage (relisting) are questioned, for they apparently mistake the effect of conversion, the obligatory change of word class, for its cause, the conceptual reanalysis of extralinguistic reality.The book also demonstrates that viewing conversion as the result of conceptual mappings makes it possible to view this process as an instantiation of intercategorial polysemy. It also helps to settle the long-standing debate concerning the issues of directionality and productivity of conversion. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Sandor MartsaPublisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing Imprint: Cambridge Scholars Publishing Edition: Unabridged edition Dimensions: Width: 14.80cm , Height: 3.00cm , Length: 21.20cm Weight: 0.576kg ISBN: 9781443849326ISBN 10: 1443849324 Pages: 314 Publication Date: 20 September 2013 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsConversion, also called zero derivation, is a kind of word formation. It is the creation of a word of a new word class from an existing word of a different word class without any change in form; for example, the creation of the verb 'humble' from the adjective 'humble' or of the noun 'attempt' from the verb 'attempt'. The book under review explores English conversion within the framework of cognitive semantics. [The book] is a valuable contribution to the empirical and cognitive study of English conversion and a must-read for anyone interested in morphology, lexicology and cognitive linguistics. - Lixia Susan Cheng, Linguist List The book combines traditional and modern approaches, considers diachronic and productive synchronic data, and includes syntactic, morphological and semantic aspects in the interpretation of conversion; in fact the book presents the whole range of dimensions that have proved to be, or have been shown to be, relevant in this particular derivational process. What also makes the book particularly valuable is the wealth of authentic linguistic data adduced to illustrate linguistic categories and support theoretical claims. The examples also demonstrate the ubiquity of conversion in present-day English. In conclusion, the book combines all the assets that characterize a reference book. - Gunter Radden, Professor of English Linguistics, Universitat Hamburg. In my view, Sandor Martsa has written an excellent book on English conversion. He adopts a thoroughly cognitive linguistic perspective to throw light on one of the most intriguing areas of English grammar. The book reveals the many cognitive complexities of conversion and offers valuable insight into its treatment. - Zoltan Kovecses, Eotvos Lorand University Conversion, also called zero derivation, is a kind of word formation. It is the creation of a word of a new word class from an existing word of a different word class without any change in form; for example, the creation of the verb 'humble' from the adjective 'humble' or of the noun 'attempt' from the verb 'attempt'. The book under review explores English conversion within the framework of cognitive semantics. [The book] is a valuable contribution to the empirical and cognitive study of English conversion and a must-read for anyone interested in morphology, lexicology and cognitive linguistics. - Lixia Susan Cheng, Linguist List The book combines traditional and modern approaches, considers diachronic and productive synchronic data, and includes syntactic, morphological and semantic aspects in the interpretation of conversion; in fact the book presents the whole range of dimensions that have proved to be, or have been shown to be, relevant in this particular derivational process. What also makes the book particularly valuable is the wealth of authentic linguistic data adduced to illustrate linguistic categories and support theoretical claims. The examples also demonstrate the ubiquity of conversion in present-day English. In conclusion, the book combines all the assets that characterize a reference book. - Gunter Radden, Professor of English Linguistics, Universitat Hamburg. In my view, Sandor Martsa has written an excellent book on English conversion. He adopts a thoroughly cognitive linguistic perspective to throw light on one of the most intriguing areas of English grammar. The book reveals the many cognitive complexities of conversion and offers valuable insight into its treatment. - Zoltan Koevecses, Eoetvoes Lorand University Author InformationSandor Martsa is an Associate Professor at the Institute of English Studies at the University of Pecs, Hungary. His research interests include morphology, lexical semantics, cognitive semantics, linguistic categorizations and discourse analysis. He is the author of the textbook English Morphology: An Introduction (2007, Budapest: Nemzeti Tankoenyvkiado). Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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