Linguistic Categorization by John R. Taylor (English) Paperback Book

Publisher Description

This book provides a readable and clearly articulated introduction to the field of Cognitive Linguistics. It 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. The third edition is fully revised and updated to include the considerable developments in Cognitive Linguistics since1987. It covers recent research on polysemy, meaning relatedness and metaphors, as well as expanding the discussion of syntactic categories and the relevance of computer simulations.

Author Biography

John R. Taylor is a Senior Lecturer in Linguistics, University of Otago, New Zealand.

Table of Contents

1: The Categorization of Colour2: The Classical Approach to Categorization3: Prototype Categories: I4: Prototype Categories: II5: Linguistic and Encyclopedic Knowledge6: Polysemy and Meaning Chains7: Category Extension: Metonymy and Metaphor8: Polysemy, or: How many meanings does a word really have?9: Polysemous Categories in Morphology and Syntax10: Polysemous Categories in Intonation11: Grammatical Categories12: Syntactic Constructions as Prototype Categories13: Prototype Categories in Phonology15: The Acquisition of Categories16: Recent DevelopmentsAdvice on Further ReadingStudy QuestionsReferencesIndex

Long Description

This book provides a readable and clearly articulated introduction to the field of Cognitive Linguistics. It 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. The third edition is fully revised and updated to include the considerable developments in Cognitive Linguistics since
1987. It covers recent research on polysemy, meaning relatedness and metaphors, as well as expanding the discussion of syntactic categories and the relevance of computer simulations.

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1. The Categorization of Colour 2. The Classical Approach to Categorization 3. Prototype Categories: I 4. Prototype Categories: II 5. Linguistic and Encyclopedic Knowledge 6. Polysemy and Meaning Chains 7. Category Extension: Metonymy and Metaphor 8. Polysemy, or: How many meanings does a word really have? 9. Polysemous Categories in Morphology and Syntax 10. Polysemous Categories in Intonation 11. Grammatical Categories 12. Syntactic Constructions as Prototype Categories 13. Prototype Categories in Phonology 15. The Acquisition of Categories 16. Recent Developments Advice on Further Reading Study Questions References Index

Feature

Comprehensive introduction to an important area of Cognitive Linguistics
Completely revised in order to cover the recent developments in the field
Further reading and study questions at the end of each chapter make this book ideal for course use and seminar discussion
Written in a clear and jargon-free style

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