Glossary of Semantics and Pragmatics

Glossary of Semantics and Pragmatics
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Publisher : Edinburgh University Press
Total Pages : 208
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ISBN-10 : 9780748626892
ISBN-13 : 0748626891
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Download or read book Glossary of Semantics and Pragmatics written by Alan Cruse and published by Edinburgh University Press. This book was released on 2006-05-19 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This alphabetic guide introduces terms referring to key concepts in semantics and pragmatics. The study of meaning as it is conveyed through language - the domain of semantics and pragmatics--is one of the central concerns of linguistics, and its importance cannot be exaggerated. Written by an author well-known in the field of semantics, the glossary provides clear and accessible explanations of terms drawn from a wide range of theoretical approaches.


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