A Neural Network Model of Lexical Organization

A Neural Network Model of Lexical Organization

This is an engaging study of the mental lexicon: the way in which the form and meaning of words is stored by speakers of specific languages. Fortescue attempts to narrow the gap between the results of experimental neurology and the concerns of theoretical linguistics in the area of lexical semantics. The prime goal as regards linguistic theory is to show how matters of lexical organization can be analysed and discussed within a neurologically informed framework that is both adaptable and constrained.

A Neural Network Model of Lexical Organization

The Theory of Descriptions

The Theory of Descriptions

This book combines a historical and philosophical study of Russell’s theory of descriptions. It defends, develops, and extends the theory as a contribution to natural language semantics while also arguing for a reassessment of the importance of linguistic inquiry to Russell’s philosophical project.

The Theory of Descriptions

Multimedia Semantics: Metadata, Analysis and Interaction

Multimedia Semantics: Metadata, Analysis and Interaction

This book explains, collects and reports on the latest research results that aim at narrowing the so-called multimedia ‘Semantic Gap": the large disparity between descriptions of multimedia content that can be computed automatically, and the richness and subjectivity of semantics in user queries and human interpretations of audiovisual media.

Multimedia Semantics: Metadata, Analysis and Interaction