Descriptions
Stephen Neale
Reading Time
at 250 WPM4h 46m
The average reader, reading at a speed of 250 WPM, would take 4h 46m to read Descriptions.
Personalise your estimate by entering your reading speed below
Test my reading speedEnter speed in words per minute
10
days at 30 min/day
286
total minutes
Descriptions
Published
1990
Publisher
MIT Press
Pages
286
ISBN-10
0262140454
Description
In 1905, Bertrand Russell argued that certain logical puzzles are solved if definite descriptions are treated as quantified expressions rather than referential expression, as Frege had thought. Since then, philosophers and, more recently, linguists have debated the relevance of this paradigm to the study of the semantics of natural language. In Descriptions, Stephen Neale provides the first sustained defense and extension of Russell's theory, placing it in the center of a theory of singular and nonsingular descriptive phrases and anaphoric pronouns -- Provided by the publisher.
Subjects
Anaphora
Anaphora processing
Reference and anaphoric relations
Anaphora resolution and text retrieval
Lincom Linguistics Edition, vol. 60: Demonstrative anaphors in Hindi newspaper reportage: a corpus-based study
Essentials of Functional Grammar a Structure-Neutral Theory of Movement Control, and Anaphora (Trends in Linguistics: Studies and Monographs)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Descriptions?
This edition of Descriptions has approximately 286 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Descriptions?
For most readers, Descriptions typically takes between 5h 58m and 3h 58m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 71,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 46m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 10 days • Estimated word count: 71,500 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Descriptions?
The estimated word count for Descriptions is approximately 71,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Descriptions?
Descriptions was written by Stephen Neale.
When was Descriptions published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1990. The original work may have been published on a different date.