Meaning in Language: An Introduction to Semantics and Pragmatics

Oxford Textbooks in Linguistics

by D. Alan Cruse

A comprehensive introduction to the ways in which meaning is conveyed in language. Alan Cruse covers semantic matters, but also deals with topics that are usually considered to fall under pragmatics. A major aim is to highlight the richness and subtlety of meaning phenomena, rather than to
expound any particular theory. Rich in examples and exercises, Meaning in Language provides an invaluable descriptive approach to this area of linguistics for undergraduates and postgraduates alike.

Genres: Linguistics, School, Language, Science, Nonfiction, Philosophy

456 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 2000

Reviews

[Tyshawn Knight · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was interesting but, I did not understand half of it. Honestly in this case I think it would have helped if I had taking some type of semantics course in college. This book is definitely not for the couch potato scholar. When I grow up or grow smarter I plan to attempt to read it again.

[Gadeer Al-Shathry · Rating 2 out of 5]

I found it a little complex as it start with advanced information about two rich branches of linguistics. It summarizes all the principles of Semantics and Pragmatics in a brief way, with simple explanation.

[راكان عبدالله]

im so dddddddddd

[Kelsey]

none of this made any sense to me but it helped me pass my class so yay

[Theo · Rating 3 out of 5]

Bagunçadinho, mas por bons motivos.

[Iuliana Magdalena]

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[Elizabeth De La Garza · Rating 1 out of 5]

Pragmatic is not for me🫡