Linguistic Categorization: Prototypes in Linguistic Theory - Softcover

Taylor, John R.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0198700121 ISBN 13: 9780198700128

Publisher: Oxford University Press, 1995

Synopsis

This book explores the far-reaching implications of Eleanor Rosch's seminal work on categorization and prototype theory, extending the application of prototype theory from lexical semantics to morphology, syntax, and phonology. Providing a clear and readable introduction to the field of cognitive linguistics, this acclaimed book has now been updated with a new chapter.

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

About this edition

• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Publication date: 1995
• ISBN 10: 0198700121
• ISBN 13: 9780198700128
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 328