{"product_id":"introduction-to-lexical-semantics-hardback","title":"Introduction to Lexical Semantics - Hardback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn Introduction to Lexical Semantics\u003c\/em\u003e provides a comprehensive theoretical overview of lexical semantics, analysing the major lexical categories in English: verbs, nouns, adjectives, adverbs and prepositions. The book illustrates step-by-step how to use formal semantic tools. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDivided into four parts, covering the key aspects of lexical semantics, this book: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eintroduces readers to the major influential theories including the syntax-lexical semantics interface theory by Levin and Rappaport and Pinker, the generative lexicon theory by Pustejovsky and formal semantic analyses \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ediscusses key topics in formal semantics including metonymy, metaphor and polysemy \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e illustrates how to study word meaning scientifically by discussing mathematical notions applied to compositional semantics. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIncluding reflection questions, summaries, further reading and practice exercises for each chapter, this accessible guide to lexical semantics is essential reading for advanced students and teachers of formal semantics.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45600444612846,"sku":"9781032393445","price":223.55,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/bookland.com.au\/products\/introduction-to-lexical-semantics-hardback","provider":"Book Land AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}