Analyzing meaning: An introduction to semantics and pragmatics

Abstract

The book Analyzing Meaning: An Introduction to Semantics and Pragmatics, by Paul R. Kroeger, provides an introduction to the study of meaning in human language, focusing on the two major fields of linguistics: semantics and pragmatics. The work explores how meaning is expressed through words, phrases and sentences, as well as how context, speakers' intentions and communicative situations influence the interpretation of linguistic expressions. It addresses fundamental concepts related to lexical meaning, sentence meaning, reference, sense, context and pragmatic interpretation. The book also presents analytical approaches and linguistic tools that contribute to understanding how language conveys meaning in different communicative contexts. It is a relevant resource for students, researchers and professionals interested in linguistics, language analysis, semantics and pragmatics.