Semantics: The Study of Meaning

Cover of Semantics: The Study of Meaning by Geoffrey Leech
Publisher: Penguin Books
Year: 1974
Language: en
Edition: First Edition
Pages: 386
ISBN-13: 9780140216943
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Height: 5 Inches
Length: 7 Inches
Weight: 0.5 Pounds
Width: 1 Inches
Dewey Decimal: 412
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“Semantics: The Study of Meaning” by Geoffrey Leech, published by Penguin Books on June 30, 1974, is a comprehensive exploration of the role of semantics in linguistic studies. This first edition spans 386 pages and is presented in English. The book examines the recent developments in linguistic thought that have elevated semantics to a crucial position in understanding language.

Readers will find a detailed analysis of the key issues surrounding semantics, reflecting the significant shifts in linguistic theory over recent decades. The work delves into the complexities of meaning and its implications for language study, making it a valuable resource for those interested in the field of semantics. This edition is designed for both scholars and students, providing insights into the evolving landscape of linguistic thought.


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In recent decades a revolution in linguistic thought has restored semantics to a central position in the study of language. Geoffrey Leech’s book is a study of the issues thus brought to the fore.

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ISBN-13: 9780140216943.
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Language: en. Pages: 386. Edition: First Edition.

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