Linguistic Categorization: Prototypes in Linguistic Theory

Oxford Textbooks in Linguistics

by John R. Taylor

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. Providing a clear and readable introduction to the field of
cognitive linguistics, this acclaimed book has now been updated with a new chapter.

Genres: Linguistics, Nonfiction

328 pages, Paperback

First published November 2, 1989

About the author

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