Cognitive Linguistics (Paperback)

William Croft

ISBN 10: 0521667704 / ISBN 13: 9780521667708

Verlag: Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, 2004

Paperback. Cognitive Linguistics argues that language is governed by general cognitive principles, rather than by a special-purpose language module. This introductory textbook surveys the field of cognitive linguistics as a distinct area of study, presenting its theoretical foundations and the arguments supporting it. Clearly organised and accessibly written, it provides a useful introduction to the relationship between language and cognitive processing in the human brain. It covers the main topics likely to be encountered in a course or seminar, and provides a synthesis of study and research in this fast-growing field of linguistics. The authors begin by explaining the conceptual structures and cognitive processes governing linguistic representation and behaviour, and go on to explore cognitive approaches to lexical semantics, as well as syntactic representation and analysis, focusing on the closely related frameworks of cognitive grammar and construction grammar. This much-needed introduction will be welcomed by students in linguistics and cognitive science. This book provides an introduction to the relationship between language and cognitive processing in the human brain. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9780521667708

Inhaltsangabe:

This book introduces the field of cognitive linguistics, presenting its theoretical foundations and the arguments supporting it.

Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor: D. Alan Cruse is Senior Lecturer in the School of English and Linguistics, University of Manchester.

Bibliografische Details

Titel: Cognitive Linguistics (Paperback)
Verlag: Cambridge University Press, Cambridge
Erscheinungsdatum: 2004
Einband: Paperback
Zustand: new