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Structuring Events: A Study in the Semantics of Aspect

  • Susan Rothstein

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Abstract

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.

Original languageEnglish
Publisherwiley
Number of pages206
ISBN (Electronic)9780470759127
ISBN (Print)1405106670, 9781405106672
DOIs
StatePublished - 21 Jan 2008

Bibliographical note

Publisher Copyright:
© 2004 by Susan Rothstein. All rights reserved.

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