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Foundations of Cognitive Grammar - by Ronald W Langacker (Paperback)
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Highlights
- This is the first volume of a two-volume work that introduces a new and fundamentally different conception of language structure and linguistic investigation.
- About the Author: Ronald W. Langacker is Professor of Linguistics at the University of California, San Diego.
- 540 Pages
- Language + Art + Disciplines, Language Arts
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Book Synopsis
This is the first volume of a two-volume work that introduces a new and fundamentally different conception of language structure and linguistic investigation. The central claim of cognitive grammar is that grammar forms a continuum with lexicon and is fully describable in terms of symbolic units (i.e. form-meaning pairings). In contrast to current orthodoxy, the author argues that grammar is not autonomous with respect to semantics, but rather reduces to patterns for the structuring and symbolization of conceptual content.
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This is the first volume of a two-volume work that introduces a new and fundamentally different conception of language structure and linguistic investigation. The central claim of cognitive grammar is that grammar forms a continuum with lexicon and is fully describable in terms of symbolic units (i.e. form-meaning pairings). In contrast to current orthodoxy, the author argues that grammar is not autonomous with respect to semantics, but rather reduces to patterns for the structuring and symbolization of conceptual content.Reviews
"It is impossible within the limits of a review to discuss, or even do justice to, the wealth of information and genuine insights that the book contains. . . . Let us look forward to seeing the continuation of this promising approach to language. Langacker has written a highly stimulating first part; it will be exciting to see the sequel."
--Canadian Journal of Linguistics
"It represents important changes in the thrust of linguistic approaches to language. . . . It is rich, full, and thought-provoking. . . . The issues it raises are significant and will be much debated in the future."
--Linguistic Anthropology
"Understanding Langacker's grammar is made easier by the fact that, instead of using mathematical formalisms to prove his points, he uses common knowledge of language to persuade the reader. . . . The book is valuable for several factors in addition to its clarification of grammar. The insights into verbal thought and meaning are prime reasons for recommending the book to the semantically inclined."
--Et cetera
Review Quotes
"It is impossible within the limits of a review to discuss, or even do justice to, the wealth of information and genuine insights that the book contains . . . Let us look forward to seeing the continuation of this promising approach to language. Langacker has written a highly stimulating first part; it will be exciting to see the sequel."--Canadian Journal of Linguistics
"It represents important changes in the thrust of linguistic approaches to language . . . It is rich, full, and thought-provoking . . . The issues it raises are significant and will be much debated in the future."--Linguistic Anthropology
"Understanding Langacker's grammar is made easier by the fact that, instead of using mathematical formalisms to prove his points, he uses common knowledge of language to persuade the reader . . . The book is valuable for several factors in addition to its clarification of grammar. The insights into verbal thought and meaning are prime reasons for recommending the book to the semantically inclined."--Et cetera
About the Author
Ronald W. Langacker is Professor of Linguistics at the University of California, San Diego. He is the author or editor of several books on linguistics.Dimensions (Overall): 9.01 Inches (H) x 5.99 Inches (W) x 1.18 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.43 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 540
Genre: Language + Art + Disciplines
Sub-Genre: Language Arts
Publisher: Stanford University Press
Format: Paperback
Author: Ronald W Langacker
Language: English
Street Date: August 1, 1999
TCIN: 83650162
UPC: 9780804738514
Item Number (DPCI): 247-82-8461
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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