Structuring Events
A Study in the Semantics of Aspect
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Beschreibung
Structuring Events presents a novel semantic theory oflexical aspect for anyone interested in the study of verb meanings.
* * Provides an introduction to aspectual classes and aspectualdistinctions.
* Utilizes case studies to present a novel semantic theory oflexical aspect and compare it with alternative theories.
* Useful for students and scholars in semantics and syntax aswell as the neighboring fields of pragmatics and philosophy oflanguage.
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Susan Rothstein
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"This is the most important book on lexical aspect since DavidDowty's seminal Word Meaning and Montague Grammar."Angelika Kratzer, University of Massachusetts-Amherst
"As well as providing a clear introduction to the subject, thisexcellent book extends our knowledge of the lexical aspectualproperties of verbs and verb phrases in new and originaldirections. Rothstein's careful exploitation of the flexibility ofevent-based semantics in providing a solid foundation for theinterpretation of verbal aspect establishes the theory as centralto any explanation of this often difficult - but everfascinating - topic." Ronnie Cann, University ofEdinburgh
"This outstanding book represents a new breakthrough in thegeneral theory of lexical aspect. The discussions of the previousresearch are distinguished by clarity as well as new challenges andinsights. In a highly engaging way Rothstein also advances newsolutions to some of the most thorny issues - includingaspectual shifts, progressive achievements, and resultativepredication - which will shape the future research in lexicalaspect." Hana Filip, Stanford University
"Rothstein's book contains many observations, deepintuitions and exciting analyses which will doubtless be veryinfluential in a variety of areas. Empirically, the book contains atreasure trove of interesting data that will no doubt be mulledover for years to come." Lingua
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