Explore the intricacies of linguistic meaning and form with “Linguistic Meaning Meets Linguistic Form” by Patrick Duffley. This essential read for semantics scholars navigates the divide between logical and cognitive approaches, proposing a novel sign-based semantics grounded in the linguistic sign itself. Duffley reveals the limitations of existing theories and builds a case for understanding meaning as inherently tied to linguistic items. Through 12 insightful case studies on topics like complementation, wh-words, and existential constructions, this book demonstrates a more robust framework for linguistic analysis. It offers a compelling redefinition of the semantics/pragmatics interface, emphasizing linguistically encoded meaning. This foundational approach provides a solid basis for understanding how meaning is conveyed across all contexts, enhancing explanatory power in linguistic studies. Ideal for researchers and students seeking to deepen their understanding of how language truly works.