Historical Cognitive LinguisticsMargaret E. Winters, Heli Tissari, Kathryn Allan This volume addresses aspects of language change using the semantics-based theory of Cognitive Linguistics, and primarily focuses on the lexicon and metaphor, the semantics of syntax, and language evolution. The papers that make up the collection consider current approaches to questions of the mental organization of meaning and its expression, and point toward future research. |
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Historical Cognitive Linguistics Margaret E. Winters,Heli Tissari,Kathryn Allan Limited preview - 2010 |
Historical Cognitive Linguistics Margaret E. Winters,Heli Tissari,Kathryn Allan Limited preview - 2010 |