Elements of Formal Semantics: An Introduction to the Mathematical Theory of Meaning in Natural Language

by Yoad Winter

Book Overview

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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0748640436
• ISBN13: 9780748640430
• Release Date: April 2016
• Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.1"