Words and Other Wonders: Papers on Lexical and Semantic Topics: 33 (Cognitive Linguistics Research [CLR]) - Hardcover

"Many other scholars in linguistics can find plenty of food for thought in this stimulating book. [...]Linguists have a lot to gain and little to lose by reading this book, especially if they never read these articles by Geeraerts when they were first published."Craig Hamilton in: Lexis 3/2007

The volume brings together seventeen previously published articles on lexical and semantic topics by one of the most influential authors in cognitive linguistic lexicology. Spanning the period from the late 1980s to recent years, the collection features a number of papers that may be considered classics. The book serves as an excellent introduction to the field. Key Features: Excellent introduction to the field Includes papers from the late 1980s to recent years that may be considered as classics