A classic introduction to the study of meaning, revitalised for a new generation of linguists
Ideal for undergraduate students exploring English linguistics for the first time, the new edition of this successful textbook is compact and self-contained, offering:
- Expanded coverage of topic areas such as figurative language, compositional meaning and quantification
- Up-to-date, real-life examples drawn from a wide range of sources to clearly illustrate key concepts, such as how speakers use novel metaphors and metonyms
- Additional exercises to further reinforce and develop key concepts
- Thorough signposting to contemporary research publications in semantics and pragmatics
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