Linguistic Categorization: Prototypes in Linguistic Theory - Hardcover

Taylor, John R.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0198248385 ISBN 13: 9780198248385

Publisher: Oxford University Press, 1989

Synopsis

This is the first accessible introduction to the "cognitive paradigm" in linguistics. Constrasting cognitive linguistics with the assumptions of Chomskyan linguistics, and drawing examples mainly from English, the book explores the potential of the study of word meaning, syntax, and phonology.

About this title

About the Author

John R. Taylor, Reader in Linguistics, University of Otago.

Review

"A stimulationg, eminently readable demonstration of the use of prototypical forms of analysis within cognitive linguistics"--Linguistics

"The best treatment of prototype theory currently available; clearly written, comprehensive."--Dr C.S. Butler, University of Nottingham

"Taylor's book is a good introductory text for anyone interested in cognitive grammar. It offers a valuable overview of the state of the art in the field of prototype research as well as an interesting account of linguistic categorization."--Cognitive Linguistics

"There can be no doubt that, as a survey, it is very useful....The book is very well organised and very clearly written."--Lingua

"The book is clear enough to be used as a textbook and its recent appearance in paperback will be an added attraction."--Journal of Pragmatics

Cognitive Linguistics is a vibrant, ever expanding field....John Taylor's book, which is very readable and relatively short...is one of the best 'introductions' to the field that I know of."--Word

Edition details

• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Publication date: 1989
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0198248385
• ISBN 13: 9780198248385
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 286