by James R. Hurford, Brendan Heasley, and Michael B. Smith is a widely used introductory textbook for linguistics students. It is highly regarded for its practical, step-by-step approach that combines short explanatory sections with immediate practice exercises. Core Content and Structure
– Introduces the distinction between sentences, utterances, and propositions. Semantics: A Coursebook, SECOND EDITION
– Shifts focus to abstract meaning, discussing sense properties, stereotypes, and sense relations like synonymy and hyponymy. by James R
– Examines lexical semantics, including how dictionaries represent meaning, meaning postulates, and participant roles (thematic roles). by James R. Hurford