Handbook of Logic and Language
Author | : Johan F.A.K. van Benthem |
Publisher | : Elsevier |
Total Pages | : 1169 |
Release | : 2010-12-17 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780444537270 |
ISBN-13 | : 0444537279 |
Rating | : 4/5 (70 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: The logical study of language is becoming more interdisciplinary, playing a role in fields such as computer science, artificial intelligence, cognitive science and game theory. This new edition, written by the leading experts in the field, presents an overview of the latest developments at the interface of logic and linguistics as well as a historical perspective. It is divided into three parts covering Frameworks, General Topics and Descriptive Themes. - Completely revised and updated - includes over 25% new material - Discusses the interface between logic and language - Many of the authors are creators or active developers of the theories