English Lexical Semantics by Zeki Hamawand - 9781350520462

English Lexical SemanticsA Cognitive Linguistics Approach\nAuthor(s): Zeki Hamawand\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, United Kingdom\nImprint: Bloomsbury Academic\nISBN-13: 9781350520462, 978-1350520462\nSynopsis\nOffering a cognitive approach to semantics, this highly accessible textbook place cognitive linguistics at the centre of lexical semantics while covering the field in a broader sense. It explains the fundamental concepts underlying the study of lexical semantics and defines them succinctly.\n\nDivided into three parts, the book introduces lexical semantics then explores earlier approaches to lexical meaning. Finally, the author considers cognitive processes and conceptual mappings. Each chapter includes:\n\nchapter outlines and summaries\nkey takeaways\npractice activities\nfurther reading suggestions.\n\nThe author explains the theories of lexical meaning, introduces key concepts used in the study of meaning, and elaborates on key principles for effe.