{"product_id":"semantics-palgrave-modern-linguistics-9780230232303","title":"Semantics (Palgrave Modern Linguistics)","description":"\u003cp\u003eSemantics is the study of the literal meaning of words and the meaning of the way words are combined. This engaging introduction to formal semantics assumes no prior knowledge  providing a solid understanding of a range of semantic phenomena. Truly wide-ranging in coverage  no other introductory textbook discusses a comparable range of topics. Areas covered include: --a beginners introduction to type theory and the lambda calculus --generalized quantifier theory --referential opacity --thematic roles and lexical conceptual structure --aktionsarten --tense and aspect  including Discourse Representation Theory --event semantics Illustrated throughout with numerous practical examples  each chapter also contains exercises  graded to three different levels of difficulty  as well as suggestions for further reading. Thoroughly revised and expanded  this second edition includes entirely new material on type theory  lambda calculus  semantic composition and discussion of time within a narrative. Comprehensive and accessible  Semantics is ideal for both undergraduate and postgraduate students working at a variety of levels.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45646913798197,"sku":"ByrdShop_0230232302","price":36.92,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780230232303.jpg?v=1781681526","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/semantics-palgrave-modern-linguistics-9780230232303","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}