Linguistic Semantics: An Introduction -

Analyzes how language is used to perform actions.

Linguistic Semantics: An Introduction (1995) by John Lyons is a comprehensive, accessible textbook designed for students, acting as a successor to his 1981 work, Language, Meaning and Context . It focuses on how meaning is systematically encoded in the vocabulary and grammar of natural languages. Linguistic Semantics: An Introduction

The book balances structural approaches to vocabulary with functional approaches to meaning in context. Key Takeaways Analyzes how language is used to perform actions