Meaning in Interaction: An Introduction to Pragmatics is a
comprehensive introductory text which discusses the development of
pragmatics - its aims and methodology - and also introduces themes
that are not generally covered in other texts. Jenny Thomas focuses
on the dynamic nature of speaker meaning, considering the central
roles of both speaker and hearer, and takes into account the social
and psychological factors involved in the generation and
interpretation of utterances. The book includes a detailed
examination of the development of Pragmatics as a discipline,
drawing attention to problems encountered in earlier work, and
brings the reader up to date with recent discussion in the field.
The book is written principally for students with no previous
knowledge of pragmatics, and the basic concepts are covered in
considerable detail. Theoretical and more complicated information
is highlighted with examples that have been drawn from the media,
fiction and real-life interaction, and makes the study more
accessible to newcomers. It is an ideal introductory textbook for
students of linguistics and for all who are interested in analysing
problems in communication.
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