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This is the first study of pragmatics with an introduction
organized by key terms, including short intellectual biographies of
key thinkers, and a list of key works for further reading.
Pragmatics is a core discipline within linguistics, but is without
an introduction organized by key terms - until now. "Key Terms In
Pragmatics" succeeds in tackling this problem by giving students
clear, explanatory definitions of over 300 key terms in the field.
There are short intellectual biographies of key thinkers, and a
list of key works for further reading. This book is essential
reading for students on introductory and intermediate courses on
linguistics and language and communication, especially those
studying pragmatics and logic and meaning. It is also useful to
more advanced students of pragmatics who are looking for clear
definitions and for guidance on topics outside of their specialist
area. "The Key Terms" series offers undergraduate students clear,
concise and accessible introductions to core topics. Each book
includes a comprehensive overview of the key terms, concepts,
thinkers and texts in the area covered and ends with a guide to
further resources.
Noam Chomsky continues to be one of the most influential
intellectual figures of modern times. His wide-ranging
contributions to the fields of linguistics, psychology, philosophy
and politics have revolutionised our view of language, the mind and
human nature. Assuming no prior knowledge of linguistics, this book
explores Chomsky's key theories, especially recent developments in
his Minimalist Program, addressing issues such as: how do we know a
language? How do children acquire this knowledge? How did language
evolve? This third edition has been expanded and thoroughly updated
and includes an exploration of Chomsky's contributions to
philosophy and psychology, outlining the impact of his radical and
often controversial views. It concludes with an account of his
political activism and his critique of recent developments such as
the Arab Spring, Wikileaks and the Occupy movement. There is also a
new section covering his views on climate change and nuclear
disarmament.
Noam Chomsky continues to be one of the most influential
intellectual figures of modern times. His wide-ranging
contributions to the fields of linguistics, psychology, philosophy
and politics have revolutionised our view of language, the mind and
human nature. Assuming no prior knowledge of linguistics, this book
explores Chomsky's key theories, especially recent developments in
his Minimalist Program, addressing issues such as: how do we know a
language? How do children acquire this knowledge? How did language
evolve? This third edition has been expanded and thoroughly updated
and includes an exploration of Chomsky's contributions to
philosophy and psychology, outlining the impact of his radical and
often controversial views. It concludes with an account of his
political activism and his critique of recent developments such as
the Arab Spring, Wikileaks and the Occupy movement. There is also a
new section covering his views on climate change and nuclear
disarmament.
Pragmatics is a core discipline within linguistics, but is without
an introduction organised by key terms- until now."Key Terms In
Pragmatics" succeeds in tackling this problem by giving students
clear, explanatory definitions of over 300 key terms in the field.
There are short intellectual biographies of key thinkers, and a
list of key works for further reading.
This book is essential reading for students on introductory and
intermediate coursesonlinguistics and language and communication,
especially those studying pragmatics and logic and meaning. Itis
also useful to more advanced students of pragmatics who are looking
for clear definitions and for guidance on topics outside of their
specialist area.
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