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OverviewLanguage and Meaning provides a clear, accessible and unique perspective on the philosophical and linguistic question of what it means to mean. Looking at relationships such as those between literal and non-literal meanings, linguistic form and meaning, and language and thought, this volume tackles the issues involved in what we mean and how we convey it. Divided into five easy-to-read chapters, it features: Broad coverage of semantic, pragmatic and philosophical approaches, providing the reader with a balanced and comprehensive overview of the topic; Frequent examples to demonstrate how meaning is perceived and manipulated in everyday discourse, including the importance of context, scientific studies of human language, and theories of pragmatics; Topics of debate and key points of current theories, including references to ongoing controversies in the field; Annotated further reading, allowing students to explore topics in more detail. Aimed at undergraduate students with little or no prior knowledge of linguistics, this book is essential reading for those studying this topic for the first time. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Betty Birner (Northern Illinois University, USA)Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: Routledge Weight: 0.272kg ISBN: 9781138218239ISBN 10: 1138218235 Pages: 164 Publication Date: 21 November 2017 Audience: College/higher education , Tertiary & Higher Education 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 ContentsChapter One: Introduction Chapter Two: Philosophical approaches to meaning Chapter Three: Semantics Chapter Four: Pragmatics Chapter Five: ConclusionReviewsAuthor InformationBetty J. Birner is a professor in the Department of English at Northern Illinois University, USA. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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