Handbook of logic and language /

This is an expanding field and the logical study of language is becoming more interdisciplinary playing a role in disciplines such as computer science, artificial intelligence, cognitive science and game theory. Completely revised and updated, this new edition, written by the leading experts in the...

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Corporate Author: ScienceDirect (Online service)
Other Authors: Benthem, Johan van, 1949-, Meulen, Alice G. B. ter
Format: eBook
Language:English
Language Notes:English.
Published: Amsterdam ; Boston : Elsevier, 2011.
Edition:2nd ed.
Series:Elsevier insights.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:This is an expanding field and the logical study of language is becoming more interdisciplinary playing a role in disciplines such as computer science, artificial intelligence, cognitive science and game theory. Completely revised and updated, 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 providing 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 either the creators or very active developers of the theories they write about.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xxii, 1146 pages) : illustrations.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:9780444537263
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9780444537270
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9781282955486
9786612955488
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