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Semantic Analysis: A Practical Introduction (Oxford Textbooks in Linguistics),New
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This lively textbook introduces students and scholars to practical and precise methods for articulating the meanings of words and sentences, and for revealing connections between language and culture. Topics range over emotions, speech acts, words for animals and artifacts, motion, activity verbs, causatives, discourse particles, and nonverbal communication. Alongside English, it features a wide range of other languages, including Malay, Chinese, Japanese, Polish, Spanish, and Australian Aboriginal languages. Undergraduates, graduate students and professional linguists alike will benefit from Goddard's wideranging summaries, clear explanations and analytical depth. Meaning is fundamental to language and linguistics. This book shows that the study of meaning can be rigorous, insightful and exciting.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Semantic Analysis: A Practical Introduction'? A: The book primarily focuses on practical and precise methods for analyzing the meanings of words and sentences, exploring the relationship between language and culture.
- Q: Who is the author of this textbook? A: The author of 'Semantic Analysis: A Practical Introduction' is Cliff Goddard.
- Q: What topics are covered in this linguistics textbook? A: Topics include emotions, speech acts, words for animals and artifacts, verbs of motion and activity, causatives, discourse particles, and nonverbal communication, among others.
- Q: What languages are featured in the book besides English? A: The book includes examples from various languages such as Malay, Chinese, Japanese, Polish, Spanish, and Australian Aboriginal languages.
- Q: What is the publication date of this edition? A: This edition of the book was published on September 25, 2011.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains a total of 490 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of 'Semantic Analysis: A Practical Introduction'? A: The book is available in a paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in linguistics? A: Yes, the textbook is designed for undergraduates, graduate students, and professional linguists, making it accessible for beginners as well.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is in new condition.
- Q: What edition of the book is this? A: This is the second edition of 'Semantic Analysis: A Practical Introduction'.