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Structuring Events
A Study in the Semantics of Lexical Aspect
E-Book
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ISBN-13:
9780470759103
Veröffentl:
2008
Einband:
E-Book
Seiten:
216
Autor:
Susan Rothstein
eBook Typ:
PDF
eBook Format:
Reflowable E-Book
Kopierschutz:
Adobe DRM [Hard-DRM]
Sprache:
Englisch
Beschreibung:
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.
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.
Preface vii1. Verb Classes and Aspectual Classification 12. Progressive Achievements 363. Resultative Predication 594. The Structure of Accomplishments 915. The Interpretation of Derived Accomplishments 1236. Quantization, Telicity and Change 1487. Telicity and Atomicity 1578. Event Structure and Aspectual Classification 183References 198Index 202