The Lexicon

by James Pustejovsky

Book Overview

What is the lexicon, what does it contain, and how is it structured? What principles determine the functioning of the lexicon as a component of natural language grammar? What role does lexical information play in linguistic theory? This accessible introduction aims to answer these questions, and explores the relation of the lexicon to grammar as a whole. It includes a critical overview of major theoretical frameworks, and puts forward a unified treatment...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521547954
• ISBN13: 9780521547956
• Release Date: January 2019
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 440 Pages
• Weight: 2.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 8.4" x 9.7"