Meaning in Interaction: An Introduction to Pragmatics

by Jenny Thomas and Jenny A Thomas

Book Overview

Meaning in Interaction: An Introduction to Pragmatics is a comprehensive introductory text which discusses the development of pragmatics - its aims and methodology - and also introduces themes that are not generally covered in other texts.

Jenny Thomas focuses on the dynamic nature of speaker meaning, considering the central roles of both speaker and hearer, and takes into account the social and psychological factors involved in the...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0582291518
• ISBN13: 9780582291515
• Release Date: November 1995
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.62 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.3" x 8.3"