This textbook provides a comprehensive introduction to the study of meaning in language, combining both foundational theory and modern approaches. It covers central topics such as word meaning, sentence meaning, truth conditions, reference, compositionality, and semantic roles, using a clear, accessible style for students of linguistics and language studies.
This book is part of the Oxford Introductions to Language Study series. It provides a concise and accessible introduction to semantics, discussing the history, key issues, and leading theories in the study of meaning in language.