The Wiley Blackwell Companion to Semantics, 5 Volume Set

The Wiley Blackwell Companion to Semantics provides a thorough investigation of issues and phenomena central to the development of modern semantics and its interfaces. Presenting in-depth chapters written by leading experts in the field, this Companion investigates competing analyses and approaches, examines their conceptual foundations, and evaluates their application to various languages. This authoritative collection enables scholars and students to broaden and deepen their knowledge of semantics and of developments in the field.

Presenting over 100 case studies in well-delimited empirical areas with important roles in current theoretical debates, this key reference work provides detailed coverage of the major developments in linguistic semantics over the past several decades and demonstrates how research can identify differences and similarities in a variety of languages. It is a valuable reference work for scholars, researchers, academics, and students in linguistics and related areas.