1st Edition

Significance in Language A Theory of Semantics

By Jim Feist Copyright 2022
336 Pages 40 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

336 Pages 40 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

This book offers a unique perspective on meaning in language, broadening the scope of existing understanding of meaning by introducing a comprehensive and cohesive account of meaning that draws on a wide range of linguistic approaches. The volume seeks to build up a complete picture of what meaning is, different types of meaning, and different ways of structuring the same meaning across... Read more

CHAPTER 1: Introduction

 

CHAPTER 2: Semantic structure

 

CHAPTER 3 Senses (1): Their types of meaning

 

CHAPTER 4: Senses (2):Their dimensions and uses

 

CHAPTER 5: Senses (3): Their internal structure

 

CHAPTER 6: Discussion

 

CHAPTER 7: Conclusion

 

Biography

Jim Feist is an independent researcher, previously affiliated with the University of Auckland, New Zealand, where he received his PhD in 2008. His previous publications include Premodifiers in English (2012) and Semantic Structure in English (2016).