摘要

Subtitled: An essay on syntax, semantics, and pragmatics in natural man-machine communication. Analyzes the functioning of natural language in communication. The resulting system, called left- associative grammar (LA-grammar), incorporates the basic input-output conditions of speech as (1) a strictly time-linear (left-associative) derivation order, and (2) a decidable, bidirectional mapping between the surface of sentences and their meaning. Almost completely rewritten, this work remains the most comprehensive, authoritative, and up-to-date coverage of the field. The important algorithms in 2D and 3D graphics are detailed for easy implementation. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR