J. R. Firth devoted most of his attention to phonology: this book is equally concerned with lexical, grammatical and semantic questions. The object is at once to remedy the undeserved neglect and misunderstanding of Firthianism among American and European linguists and to press the claims of Firthian insights to incorporation in the general theory of language that linguists are trying to perfect. Dust jacket is in good condition with small nicks and bumps to edges. Grey boards with gilt titles show minimal wear other than light bumps to top of spine. Number stamped in ink to first cover page. Internal pages are clean and unmarked.