An Introduction to Cognitive Linguistics

by Friedrich Ungerer, Hans-Jorg Schmid

Cognitive linguists share the belief that language is based in our experience of the world. Although scientific in its claims, cognitive linguistics appeals to the intuitive feeling that our ability to use language is closely related to what goes on in our minds when we look at the things and situations around us and form mental images of them.

This book provides a basic and intelligible introduction to all the major issues in the field, including impor-tant recent developments such as conceptual blending.

Genres: Linguistics, Nonfiction

400 pages, Paperback

First published July 1, 1996

Reviews

[Chadi Raheb · Rating 3 out of 5]

CogLing is a vast fascinating world that cannot be jammed into a few chapters. But this one is good enough as an introductory book.
I'll be needing to scan & skim some of the chapters again.

[Eleanor Yates · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting intro to cognitive linguistics but not for beginners - had to read this for uni

[João · Rating 3 out of 5]

More or less skipped the last 2 chapters or so. All in all it's a very interesting read, especially for people who are interested in (cognitive) linguistics, since it offers some basics and has a lot of exercises to help put theory into practice

[Kat Jen · Rating 2 out of 5]

fuckin' did it!