Linguistic Categorization: Prototypes in Linguistic Theory by John R. Taylor

Oxford Textbooks in Linguistics

by John R. Taylor

BL With a new final chapter which brings the book up to date First published in 1989, this book explores the far-reaching implications of Eleanor Rosch's seminal work on categorization and prototype theory, extending the application of prototype theory from lexical semantics to morphology, syntax, and phonology. It provides a readable and clearly articulated introduction to the field of Cognitive Linguistics. For the second edition John Taylor has added a chapter which updates the book, particularly in its treatment of lexical semantics.

Genres: Linguistics, Nonfiction

Unknown Binding

First published November 2, 1989

About the author

John R. Taylor was senior lecturer in Linguistics at the University of Otago, New Zealand.

Reviews

[Edward Bush · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great response and alternative to Chomskyan generative grammar.