num_pages: 152
description: This is an introduction to pragmatics, the study of how people make sense of each other linguistically. The author explains, and illustrates, basic concepts such as the co-operative principle, deixis, and speech acts, providing a clear, concise foundation for further study.
language: English
title: Pragmatics
titlecomplete: Pragmatics
genres: Linguistics, Language, Philosophy, Reference, Academia, Read For School, School, Nonfiction, Academic, Teaching
ratings_count: 405
series: Oxford Introductions to Language Study
publisher: Oxford University Press