Elements of Formal Semantics : : An Introduction to the Mathematical Theory of Meaning in Natural Language / / Yoad Winter.

• Superior document: Title is part of eBook package: De Gruyter Edinburgh University Press Complete eBook-Package 2016
• VerfasserIn: Winter, Yoad,
• Place / Publishing House: Edinburgh : : Edinburgh University Press, , [2022]; ©2016
• Année de publication: 2022
• Langue: English
• Collection: Edinburgh Advanced Textbooks in Linguistics : EATL
• Description matérielle: 1 online resource (272 p.) :; 36 B/W line art
• Other title: Frontmatter --; CONTENTS --; Acknowledgments --; Notations --; Abbreviations --; 1 Introduction --; 2 Meaning and Form --; 3 Types and Meaning Composition --; 4 Quantified Noun Phrases --; 5 Long-Distance Meaning Relationships --; 6 Intensionality and PossibleWorlds --; 7 Conclusion and Further Topics --; Appendix to Chapter 3 --; Bibliography --; Index
• Résumé: Introduces the essential principles and techniques of formal semanticsIn formal semantics, structure is treated as the essential ingredient in the creation of sentence meaning from individual word meaning. This book introduces some of the foundational concepts, principles and techniques in the formal semantics of natural language and outlines the mathematical principles that underlie linguistics meaning. Using English examples, Yoad Winter 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 utilize 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.An ideal introduction to natural language semanticsIncludes a wide range of concrete English examplesAccessible style is aimed at students developing knowledge of formal semantics
• Format: Mode of access: Internet via World Wide Web.
• ISBN: 9780748677771; 9783110780444
• DOI: 10.1515/9780748677771
• Accès: restricted access
• Hierarchical level: Monograph
• Statement of Responsibility: Yoad Winter.

Introduces the essential principles and techniques of formal semanticsIn formal semantics, structure is treated as the essential ingredient in the creation of sentence meaning from individual word meaning. This book introduces some of the foundational concepts, principles and techniques in the forma...