On Monosemy Alan Warde

On Monosemy Alan WardeIn this book, the author argues that words should be presumed initially to be monosemic: having a single, highly abstract meaning. Semantic research should first seek a unitary meaning, resorting to polysemy, homonymy or idiomaticity only when an extended attempt fails. Utilizing a large data base, this book shows that some supposed "lexical" semantic meaning is actually pragmatic or extralinguistic. Included are extensive treatments of the verbs

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the meter of such classical epics as Homer’s Iliad and Odyssey as well as Virgil’s Aeneid

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and non-pathologizing alternative approach for working with "sex addiction

one which not only places transpersonal studies in greater alignment with the values of the spiritual quest

ethical/legal issues

allowing detailed investigations of complex practices to emerge

with a foundation in the biology

structure of equilibrium boundary layers

and examines illness triggers

the book defines a new research area linking youth cultures and music with peacebuilding practice and policy