Formal Semantics: An Introduction

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Formal Semantics: An Introduction
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Ronnie Cann
SeriesCambridge Textbooks in Linguistics
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:364
Dimensions(mm): Height 227,Width 152
Category/GenrePhilosophy of language
Semantics
ISBN/Barcode 9780521376105
ClassificationsDewey:401
Audience
Tertiary Education (US: College)
Professional & Vocational
Illustrations 13 Line drawings, unspecified

Publishing Details

Publisher Cambridge University Press
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publication Date 26 February 1993
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

This accessible introduction to formal, and especially Montague, semantics within a linguistic framework, presupposes no previous background in logic, but takes students step-by-step from simple predicate/argument structures and their interpretation to Montague's intentional logic.