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Cognitive linguistics
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- Book Synopsis
- The authoritative general introduction to cognitive linguistics Vyvyan Evans covers all aspects of the relationship between language and mind, as well as applications and extensions of cognitive linguistics to the study of text, literature, discourse, and society. Bursting with new content and presented in a new 5-part structure, the book has been fully revised and extensively updated throughout to deliver the complete guide to the cognitive linguistic enterprise. Brand new additions include: an innovative new chapter exploring key topics in language science, a new chapter introducing the range of research methods and approaches for studying human language, mind and behaviour and new chapters exploring areas such as access semantics and meaning construction, conceptual structure, the nature of space, time, gesture and sign language. Key features include: 30 fully revised chapters in five coherent parts, including 7 entirely new chapters Discussion questions and annotated reading list at the end of each chapterCritical evaluation and reflection on influential cognitive linguistic theories, and how they compare to formal approaches in linguistics and cognitive scienceOver 200 tables and figures to clearly demonstrate key concepts, data and ideasAn online resource with additional exercises: edinburghuniversitypress.com/cognitivelinguistics
- About The Author
- Dr. Vyvyan Evans is an internationally renowned expert on language, mind, and digital communication. A native of the ancient Roman cathedral city of Chester, England, he holds an MA in Linguistics from the University of Florida and a PhD in linguistics from Georgetown University, Washington, DC, USA. He has lived and worked extensively in Asia, Europe, and North America as a Professor of Linguistics and taught at several universities in the US and UK. He has published numerous acclaimed popular science and technical books on language and linguistics. His popular science essays and articles have been featured in numerous venues, ranging from The Guardian to Psychology Today, from the New York Post to New Scientist, from Newsweek to The New Republic. His award-winning writing focuses, in one way or another, on the nature of language and mind, the impact of technology on language, and the future of communication. His published science fiction work explores the status of language and digital communication technology as potential weapons of mass destruction. Dr. Evans consults to a wide range of tech companies on the nature of language and the future of communication, and undertakes research, LLM training, and leads educational and PR campaigns on behalf of corporate clients.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9781474405225
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Edinburgh University Press, (30 April 2019)
- Number of Pages
- 848
- Weight
- 1498 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 244 x 172 x 45 mm
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