Semantic Interpretation and the Resolution of Ambiguity

Graeme Hirst

Language: English

Published: Mar 26, 1992

Description:

In this particularly well written volume Graeme Hirst presents a theoretically motivated foundation for semantic interpretation (conceptual analysis) by computer, and shows how this framework facilitates the resolution of both lexical and syntactic ambiguities.

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Review

"...written in engaging, entertaining prose....a responsible piece of creative research, clearly presented and attractively packaged." Computing Reviews

"...an interesting and enjoyable read....Many of the examples are a delight, and instructive not least because memorable." Computational Linguistics

In this particularly well written volume Graeme Hirst presents a theoretically motivated foundation for semantic interpretation (conceptual analysis) by computer, and shows how this framework facilitates the resolution of both lexical and syntactic ambiguities.