Process, image, and meaning
Wolfgang Wildgen
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Process, image, and meaning
Published
1994
Publisher
J. Benjamins
Pages
281
ISBN-10
902725043X
Description
The general topic of this book is the development of a "realistic" model of meaning; it has to account for the ecological basis of meaning in perception, action, and interaction, and is realistic in the sense of "scientific realism", i.e. it is based on the most successful paradigm of modern science: dynamical systems theory. In Part One a model of sentences is put forward. The first chapter outlines the philosophical background of a theory of meaning. Chapter 2 gives a very short summary of recent proposals for a semantic model which considers image-like schemata. In Chapter 3 a realistic model of valence and basic predication is developed in detail. Chapter 4 treats multistability in meaning and the application of chaos theory and dissipative structures in semantics. Chapter 5 outlines the global framework of a stratified universe of meanings, and Chapter 6 prepares the way for Part Two: the analysis of narrative texts. Oral narratives of personal experience are the prototypical form in which experienced events are organized with the aim of remaking a piece of reality. In Chapter 7 a discrete grammar based on vectorial schemata is developed. Chapters 8 and 9 elaborate the "syntax of narratives" in Chapter 7. Chapter 10 progress to conversational dynamics. -- Publisher description.
Subjects
Syntactic structures
Beginning syntax
English phonetics and phonology
Introduction to theoretical linguistics
A Shakespearian grammar
Aspects of the Theory of Syntax
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Process, image, and meaning?
This edition of Process, image, and meaning has approximately 281 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 Process, image, and meaning?
For most readers, Process, image, and meaning typically takes between 5h 51m and 3h 54m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 70,250 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 41m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 10 days • Estimated word count: 70,250 words
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What is the word count of Process, image, and meaning?
The estimated word count for Process, image, and meaning is approximately 70,250 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 Process, image, and meaning?
Process, image, and meaning was written by Wolfgang Wildgen.
When was Process, image, and meaning published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1994. The original work may have been published on a different date.