Sense and Sensitivity: How Focus Determines Meaning (Explorations in Semantics)
by David I. Beaver, Brady Z. Clark
In Sense and Sensitivity, David I. Beaver and Brady Z. Clark investigate how focus in language determines semantic meaning. Part of the Explorations in Semantics series, the book analyzes information structure's impact on interpretation, bridging syntax, semantics, and pragmatics for a deeper understanding of natural language.
About This Book
Sense and Sensitivity: How Focus Determines Meaning is part of the Explorations in Semantics series. Authored by David I. Beaver and Brady Z. Clark, it examines the role of focus in semantic interpretation.
The book addresses how linguistic focus influences the conveyance of meaning in sentences. It provides a framework for understanding information structure in natural language.
Through theoretical analysis, the authors highlight the interplay between syntax, semantics, and pragmatics. This work contributes to broader discussions in cognitive science and philosophy of language.
Designed for academic audiences, it builds on foundational concepts in linguistics. Readers gain tools to analyze how speakers emphasize elements to guide interpretation.
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