An Introduction to Lexical Semantics av EunHee (University at Buffalo USA) Lee

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<P><EM>An Introduction to Lexical Semantics</EM> provides a comprehensive theoretical overview of lexical semantics, analysing the major lexical categories in English: verbs, nouns, adjectives, adverbs and prepositions. The book illustrates step-by-step how to use formal semantic tools. </P><P>Divided into four parts, covering the key aspects of lexical semantics, this book: </P><UL><LI>introduces readers to the major influential theories including the syntax-lexical semantics interface theory by Levin and Rappaport and Pinker, the generative lexicon theory by Pustejovsky and formal semantic analyses </LI><LI>discusses key topics in formal semantics including metonymy, metaphor and polysemy </LI><LI> illustrates how to study word meaning scientifically by discussing mathematical notions applied to compositional semantics. </LI></UL><P>Including reflection questions, summaries, further reading and practice exercises for each chapter, this accessible guide to lexical semantics