An Introduction to Cognitive Linguistics

Schmid, Hans-Jorg, Ungerer, Friedrich

Cognitive linguists share the belief that language is based in our experience of the world. Although scientific in its claims, cognitive linguistics appeals to the intuitive feeling that our ability to use language is closely related to what goes on in our minds when we look at the things and situations around us and form mental images of them. This book provides a basic and intelligible introduction to all the major issues in the field, including impor­tant recent developments such as conceptual blending.  

EAN

9780582784963

Publisher

Longman

Published

15 November 2006

Pages

400