This volume, now available in paperback, provides a comprehensive view of the central issues in contemporary semantic theory. New articles by leading researchers in the field give an introductory account of previous work along with a presentation of new innovations and results. Thus the Handbook is both an authoritative advanced introduction to the major developments of linguistics and a contribution to current research.

Author Biography

Shalom Lappin is Professor of Linguistics at the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London.