Semantics

by John I. Saeed

Book Overview

This book provides an engaging introduction to semantics for students new to the field. It covers the basic concepts and methods of the field and discusses some of the most important contemporary lines of research.Semantics is divided into three parts: the first establishes the place of semantics within linguistics and its relationship to other disciplines. The second introduces key topics in the description of word and sentence meaning. The final...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0631200355
• ISBN13: 9780631200352
• Release Date: April 1996
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 1.52 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.7" x 9.6"

Customer Reviews

Accessible and easy to read

This book is a great intro book to semantics. It has clear examples and explanations. Definitely recommended for beginners or anyone interested in semantics!