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A cognitive linguistics view of terminology and specialized language / edited by Pamela Faber. - 1 online resource (xiv, 307 pages) : illustrations, maps - Applications of cognitive linguistics, 20 1861-4078 ; . - Applications of cognitive linguistics ; 20. .

Includes bibliographical references (pages 259-295) and indexes.

Frontmatter -- Contents -- Index of Tables -- Index of Figures -- Image authorship and copyright -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Basic concepts -- 3. Terms as specialized knowledge units -- 4. Contextual information in specialized knowledge representation: linguistic contexts and images -- 5. Conclusions -- 6. References -- Thematic index -- Author index.

Terminology and Cognitive Linguistics have common areas of focus. Topics such as conceptual structure, category organization, knowledge representation, and metaphor are relevant to both. This book shows how Cognitive Linguistics can be applied to specialized language within the context of Frame-based Terminology, a new cognitive approach to specialized knowledge units.


In English.

ISBN: 9783110277203 (e-book) 3110277204 9783110277203 1283628430 9781283628433 (alk. paper) 9786613940889 6613940887

Standard No.: 40021188067

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Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: 1022587927 DE-101

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Cognitive grammar.
Sublanguage.
Grammaire cognitive.
Langues de spécialité.
LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES--Grammar & Punctuation.
LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES--Linguistics--Syntax.
Cognitive grammar.
Sublanguage.
Kognitive Linguistik
Fachsprache
Terminologie

Index Terms--Genre/Form:
Electronic books.
Electronic books.

LC Class. No.: P165

Dewey Class. No.: 415