The Handbook of Pragmatics

<i>The Handbook of Pragmatics</i> is a collection of newly commissioned articles that provide an authoritative and accessible introduction to the field, including an overview of the foundations of pragmatic theory and a detailed examination of the rich and varied theoretical and empirical subdomains of pragmatics. <br /> <ul> <li style=”list-style: none”><br /> </li> <li>Contains 32 newly commissioned articles that outline the central themes and challenges for current research in the field of linguistic pragmatics.<br /> </li> <li>Provides authoritative and accessible introduction to the field and a detailed examination of the varied theoretical and empirical subdomains of pragmatics.<br /> </li> <li>Includes extensive bibliography that serves as a research tool for those working in pragmatics and allied fields in linguistics, philosophy, and cognitive science.<br /> </li> <li>Valuable resource for both students and professional researchers investigating the properties of meaning, reference, and context in natural language.</li> </ul>