{"product_id":"introducing-english-semantics","title":"Introducing English Semantics","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIntroducing English Semantics, Second Edition\u003c\/em\u003e is a practical introduction to understanding how meanings are expressed in the English language. Presenting the basic principles of the discipline of semantics, this newly revised edition explores the knowledge of language that speakers have which enables them to communicate - to express observations, opinions, intentions and the products of their imagination. The text emphasises pragmatic investigation with numerous illustrative examples of concepts and ample exercises to help students develop and improve their linguistic analysis skills. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIntroducing English Semantics\u003c\/em\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscusses the nature of human language and how linguists categorise and examine it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCovers meanings expressed in English words, prefixes, suffixes and sentences.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExamines such relations as synonymy, antonymy, hyponymy, ambiguity, implication, factivity, aspect, and modality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDraws comparisons between English and other languages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIllustrates the importance of 'tone of voice' and 'body language' in face-to-face exchanges and the role of context in any communication\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains a wealth of exercises and a glossary to clearly define all terminology \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis new edition includes expanded and updated textual exercises and a greater focus on compounds and other kinds of composite lexemes. Written in a clear and accessible style, \u003cem\u003eIntroducing English Semantics\u003c\/em\u003e is an essential text for any student taking an introductory course in semantics.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32075715215443,"sku":"","price":62.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1295\/4195\/files\/9780415828055.jpg?v=1777622436","url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/introducing-english-semantics","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}