Doing Pragmatics

Name: Doing Pragmatics
Brand: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Taylor & Francis Ltd

Delve into the intricacies of language in use with 'Doing Pragmatics' by Peter Grundy. This comprehensive paperback explores the theories and applications of pragmatics, offering valuable insights for students and researchers alike. Understand how context shapes meaning and how speakers navigate conversational implicature. Ideal for anyone studying linguistics, communication, or language studies, this book provides a clear and accessible introduction to the field. "Doing Pragmatics" by Peter Grundy, a leading academic, offers a thorough examination of how language functions in real-world contexts. Key topics include speech acts, conversational maxims, and presupposition, explained with clarity and depth. This book is an essential resource for understanding the practical aspects of communication and the underlying principles of meaning negotiation. It's a foundational text for anyone seeking to grasp the nuances of how we use language effectively and interpret the utterances of others. Keywords: pragmatics, linguistics, language, communication, speech acts, context, meaning, semantics, discourse analysis, sociolinguistics.