Structuring Events: A Study in the Semantics of Lexical Aspect: 11 (Explorations in Semantics) - Softcover

Rothstein, Susan

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ISBN 10: 1405106689 ISBN 13: 9781405106689

Verlag: John Wiley & Sons, 2004

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"This is the most important book on lexical aspect since David Dowtya s seminal Word Meaning and Montague Grammar." Angelika Kratzer, University of Massachusetts--Amherst "As well as providing a clear introduction to the subject, this excellent book extends our knowledge of the lexical aspectual properties of verbs and verb phrases in new and original directions. Rothsteina s careful exploitation of the flexibility of event--based semantics in providing a solid foundation for the interpretation of verbal aspect establishes the theory as central to any explanation of this often difficult -- but ever fascinating -- topic." Ronnie Cann, University of Edinburgh "This outstanding book represents a new breakthrough in the general theory of lexical aspect. The discussions of the previous research are distinguished by clarity as well as new challenges and insights. In a highly engaging way Rothstein also advances new solutions to some of the most thorny issues -- including aspectual shifts, progressive achievements, and resultative predication -- which will shape the future research in lexical aspect." Hana Filip, Stanford University "Rothstein's book contains many observations, deep intuitions and exciting analyses which will doubtless be very influential in a variety of areas. Empirically, the book contains a treasure trove of interesting data that will no doubt be mulled over for years to come." Lingua

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Structuring Events presents a novel semantic theory of lexical aspect for anyone interested in the study of verb meanings. * Provides an introduction to aspectual classes and aspectual distinctions. * Utilizes case studies to present a novel semantic theory of lexical aspect and compare it with alternative theories. * Useful for students and scholars in semantics and syntax as well as the neighboring fields of pragmatics and philosophy of language.

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• Verlag: John Wiley & Sons
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2004
• ISBN 10: 1405106689
• ISBN 13: 9781405106689
• Einband: Tapa blanda
• Anzahl der Seiten: 220