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Semantics as Science - by Richard K Larson (Paperback)

Name: Semantics as Science - by Richard K Larson (Paperback)
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An introductory linguistics textbook that takes a novel approach: studying linguistic semantics as an exercise in scientific theory construction.
About the Author: Richard K. Larson is Professor of Linguistics at Stony Brook University and author of Grammar as Science.
496 Pages
Language + Art + Disciplines, Language Arts

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"Highly accessible and intelligently composed textbook introduction to the field of semantics with suggested readings"--

Book Synopsis

An introductory linguistics textbook that takes a novel approach: studying linguistic semantics as an exercise in scientific theory construction.

This introductory linguistics text takes a novel approach, one that offers educational value to both linguistics majors and nonmajors. Aiming to help students not only grasp the fundamentals of the subject but also engage with broad intellectual issues and develop general intellectual skills, Semantics as Science studies linguistic semantics as an exercise in scientific theory construction. Semantics offers an excellent medium through which to acquaint students with the notion of a formal, axiomatic system--that is, a system that derives results from a precisely articulated set of assumptions according to a precisely articulated set of rules.

The book develops semantic theory through the device of axiomatic T-theories, first proposed by Alfred Tarski more than eighty years ago, introducing technical elaboration only when required. It adopts Japanese as its core object of study, allowing students to explore and investigate the real empirical issues arising in the context of non-English structures, a non-English lexicon and non-English meanings. The book is structured as a laboratory science text that poses specific empirical questions, with 25 short units, each of which can be covered in one class session. The layout is engagingly visual, designed to help students understand and retain the material, with lively illustrations, examples, and quotations from famous scholars.

About the Author

Richard K. Larson is Professor of Linguistics at Stony Brook University and author of Grammar as Science.

Specifications

Dimensions (Overall): 8.98 Inches (H) x 5.98 Inches (W) x .94 Inches (D)

Weight: 1.4 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Number of Pages: 496

Genre: Language + Art + Disciplines

Sub-Genre: Language Arts

Publisher: MIT Press

Theme: Semantics

Format: Paperback

Author: Richard K Larson

Language: English

Street Date: November 22, 2022

TCIN: 1008944327

UPC: 9780262539951

Item Number (DPCI): 247-46-5435

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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Q: Who is the author of this book?

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A: The author is Richard K. Larson, a professor of linguistics at Stony Brook University.
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Q: How is the content structured for better comprehension?

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A: The content is organized into 25 short units, each designed for a single class session.
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Q: What language is primarily studied in the book?

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A: The book primarily uses Japanese as its core object of study for semantic exploration.
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Q: What unique approach does the book employ for learning semantics?

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A: It uses an experimental, empirical approach to understand semantic theory through structured questioning.
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A: The textbook focuses on studying linguistic semantics as an exercise in scientific theory construction.
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