Significance in Language: A Theory of Semantics

This book provides a comprehensive and cohesive account of meaning in language,drawing on a wide range of linguistic approaches and supported by data from psycholinguistic and neurolinguistic research. It argues for a revised conceptualization of meaning and presents a new perspective on semantics and its wider study in language and linguistic research.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 330 pages
Publication date: 29 January 2024
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This groundbreaking work delves into the intricate realm of language and meaning, offering a fresh and comprehensive perspective that expands our understanding of this fundamental aspect of human communication. By drawing upon a diverse range of linguistic approaches, the book provides a holistic and coherent account of meaning that encompasses a wide spectrum of linguistic phenomena.

The volume aims to construct a comprehensive portrayal of what meaning truly is, exploring the diverse types of meaning and the various ways in which they can be structured across different forms and varieties of language. It examines the expression of meaning in words, word order, and intonation, supported by data from psycholinguistic and neurolinguistic research. The book seamlessly integrates multiple perspectives from the field of semantics, including formalist, structuralist, cognitive, functionalist, and semiotics, to illustrate the multifaceted ways in which meaning is conveyed.

Through its innovative approach, the book challenges the existing conceptualization of meaning and presents a novel perspective on semantics and its broader study within the realm of language and linguistic research. It will captivate scholars and researchers alike who are passionate about exploring the complexities of meaning in language, linguistics, and semiotics.

This remarkable work is now available in an Open Access format, allowing for widespread access and dissemination. The Open Access version of this book can be accessed at http://www.taylorfrancis.com, and it has been made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives 4.0 license. This license permits non-commercial use, reproduction, and distribution of the work, provided that proper attribution is given to the author(s).

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032194783