Structuring Events
Download or Read eBook Structuring Events PDF written by Susan Rothstein and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2008-04-15 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Author | : Susan Rothstein |
Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages | : 216 |
Release | : 2008-04-15 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780470759103 |
ISBN-13 | : 0470759100 |
Rating | : 4/5 (03 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Structuring Events by : Susan Rothstein
Book excerpt: 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.