Designed as a quick yet thorough introduction to one of the most vibrant areas of research in modern linguistics today this volume reveals the beauty and elegance of the mathematical study of meaning. It introduces the essential principles and techniques of formal semantics. Series Editor(s): Ackema, Peter; Ota, Mitsuhiko. Series: Edinburgh Advanced Textbooks in Linguistics. Num Pages: 224 pages, 36 b&w line art. BIC Classification: CFGA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156. Weight in Grams: 454. . 2016. 1st Edition. Paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

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Title: Elements of Formal Semantics: An Introduction to the Mathematical Theory of Meaning in Natural Language
Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
Publication Date: 2016
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0748640436
ISBN 13: 9780748640430
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: New

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Introducing some of the foundational concepts, principles and techniques in the formal semantics of natural language, Elements of Formal Semantics outlines the mathematical principles that underlie linguistic meaning. Making use of a wide range of concrete English examples, the book presents the most useful tools and concepts of formal semantics in an accessible style and includes a variety of practical exercises so that readers can learn to utilise these tools effectively. For readers with an elementary background in set theory and linguistics or with an interest in mathematical modelling, this fascinating study is an ideal introduction to natural language semantics. Designed as a quick yet thorough introduction to one of the most vibrant areas of research in modern linguistics today this volume reveals the beauty and elegance of the mathematical study of meaning.

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Yoad Winter is professor in Semantics and Artificial Intelligence at the Utrecht Institute of Linguistics at Utrecht University.

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