Originally published in 1973, this book shows that methods developed for the semantics of systems of formal logic can be successfully applied to problems about the semantics of natural languages; and, moreover, that such methods can take account of features of natural language which have often been thought incapable of formal treatment, such as vagueness, context dependence and metaphorical meaning. Parts 1 and 2 set out a class of formal languages and their semantics. Parts 3 and 4 show that these formal languages are ...
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Originally published in 1973, this book shows that methods developed for the semantics of systems of formal logic can be successfully applied to problems about the semantics of natural languages; and, moreover, that such methods can take account of features of natural language which have often been thought incapable of formal treatment, such as vagueness, context dependence and metaphorical meaning. Parts 1 and 2 set out a class of formal languages and their semantics. Parts 3 and 4 show that these formal languages are rich enought to be used in the precise description of natural languages. Appendices describe some of the concepts discussed in the text.
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Add this copy of Logics and Languages to cart. $15.50, very good condition, Sold by True Oak Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Highland, NY, UNITED STATES, published 1973 by Methuen [Distributed in the U. S. A. By Harper & Row.
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Very Good in Very Good jacket. Size: 9x6x1; The binding is tight, corners sharp. Softening to tail of spine. Text is unmarked. Dust jacket in a mylar cover has one corner crease. 273pp.
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Acceptable. Acceptable condition. Acceptable dust jacket. A readable, intact copy that may have noticeable tears and wear to the spine. All pages of text are present, but they may include extensive notes and highlighting or be heavily stained. Includes reading copy only books.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 550grams, ISBN: 0416769500.
Add this copy of Logics and Languages to cart. $24.87, fair condition, Sold by Anybook rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1973 by Methuen & Co.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. Book contains pencil markings. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 600grams, ISBN: 0416769500.
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Good Condition. Former academic library book, with library bookplate to front pastedown; ink stamps to endpapers and text block edges; spine bears call number in white ink. No dust jacket. Pages are free from notes or highlighting. Otherwise, a good used copy. 288 pp. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Philosophy; Language and languages--Philosophy; Semantics (Philosophy); Language and logic; ISBN: 0416769500. ISBN/EAN: 9780416769500. Add. Inventory No: 240913EXY0127203.
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Good in Fair jacket. 8vo. Dust jacket rubbed in places, bumped and chipped at corners and spine ends, edgeworn and chipped along edges in some places, rear cover rubbed and stained, some damp staining to foot of dust jacket and boards, otherwise boards clean and only lightly bumped at corners and spine ends, pp clean and clear to read, binding sound.
