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Semantics

by John I. Saeed · 1996

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This second edition of Semanticsprovides an engaging introduction to semantics for students new to the field.

This second edition provides an engaging introduction to semantics for students new to the field.

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Covers the basic concepts and methods of the field and discusses some of the most important contemporary lines of research.

Contains exercises that familiarize the student with the practice of semantic description.

Completely revised and updated with an extended discussion of theory.

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long · 440 pages

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