Understanding Pragmatics

by Gunter Senft

Book Overview

Understanding Pragmatics takes an interdisciplinary approach to provide an accessible introduction to linguistic pragmatics. This book discusses how the meaning of utterances can only be understood in relation to overall cultural, social and interpersonal contexts, as well as to culture specific conventions and the speech events in which they are embedded. From a cross-linguistic and cross-cultural perspective, this book:

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1444180304
• ISBN13: 9781444180305
• Release Date: January 2014
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 232 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"