Semantic theories in europe, 1830-1930: from etymology to contextuality
Auteur :
Nerlich, Brigitte
Éditeur :
Nerlich, Brigitte
ISBN :
9789027245465
Date de publication :
1 déc. 1991
Dimensions :
24,5 x 16,4 cm
Poids :
820 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Bonaire, Saba
The 19th century was devoted to historical and comparative studies, with the emphasis on the discovery of sound-laws. Syntax is portrayed as a sideline, while semantics is seldom mentioned. This book aims to destroy these prejudices and to show that in Europe semantics was an important area.