Introduction to Theoretical Linguistics

ISBN-13: 9780521095105 / Angielski / Miękka / 1968 / 536 str.

John Lyons

Opis

This is a comprehensive introduction to current linguistic theory. It supposes no previous knowledge and terms are defined as they are introduced; but it gives a fairly rigorous and technical treatment of a wide range of topics, and brings the reader to an advanced level of understanding.

Recenzje

"Prof. Lyons...has succeeded brilliantly in his aim to provide a comprehensive introduction to the most important trends in contemporary linguistic theory." Modern Language Review

Spis treści

1. Linguistics: the scientific study of language; 2. The structure of language; 3. The sounds of language; 4. Grammar: general principles; 5. Grammatical units; 6. Grammatical structure; 7. Grammatical categories; 8. Grammatical functions; 9. Semantics: general principles; 10. Semantic structure; Notes and references; Addenda; Bibliography; Table of symbols and notational conventions; Index of proper names; Index of subjects.