Linguistic Semantics: An Introduction -

To provide a comprehensive introduction to semantic theory in a clear, accessible style for a wide readership.

Explores the relationship between lexical items and their meanings. Linguistic Semantics: An Introduction

Distinguishes sentence-meaning from utterance-meaning, focusing on truth-conditions, truth-functionality, and formalization of meaning. Part IV: Utterance-Meaning To provide a comprehensive introduction to semantic theory

The book balances structural approaches to vocabulary with functional approaches to meaning in context. Key Takeaways focusing on truth-conditions

Explores semantic constraints on well-formedness.

Covers semantic fields, componential analysis, and structural approaches to lexicon.

Examines context, co-text, and the subjectivity of utterance (deixis, tense, aspect, and modality). Key Themes and Approaches