Cognitive Linguistics: Current Applications and Future Perspectives

Cognitive Linguistics: Current Applications and Future Perspectives
ISBN-10
3110197766
ISBN-13
9783110197761
Series
Cognitive Linguistics
Category
Language Arts & Disciplines
Pages
510
Language
English
Published
2006-01-01
Publisher
Walter de Gruyter
Authors
René Dirven, Gitte Kristiansen, Michel Achard

Description

Cognitive Linguistics: Current Applications and Future Perspectives is an up-to-date survey of recent research in Cognitive Linguistics and its applications by prominent researchers. The volume brings together generally accessible syntheses and special studies of Cognitive Linguistics strands in a sizable format and is thus an asset not only to the Cognitive Linguistics community, but also to neighbouring disciplines and linguists in general. The volume covers a wide range of fields and combines wide accessibility with a highly specific information value. Key features: An excellent source for the study of Applied Cognitive Linguistics, one of the most popular and fastest growing areas in Linguistics. Authoritative and detailed survey articles by leading scholars in the field. Accessible to a general audience, yet also characterized by a highly specific information value.

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