Structuring Events

A Study in the Semantics of Lexical Aspect

von Susan Rothstein

206 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

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.