Structuring Events Paperback

Susan Deborah Rothstein

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.

1405106689

9781405106689

English

John Wiley and Sons Ltd

02-02-2004

220

Susan Rothstein is Professor of Linguistics at Bar--Ilan University. She has published widely on such issues as syntax, semantics, and the syntax--semantics interface. She is author of Predicates and Their Subjects (2000), and editor of Events and Grammar (1998) and Perspectives on Phrase Structure: Heads and Licensing (1991).

This is the most important book on lexical aspect since David Dowtya s seminal Word Meaning and Montague Grammar. Angelika Kratzer, University of Massachusetts--Amherst "As well as providing a clear introduction to the subject, this excellent book extends our knowledge of the lexical aspectual properties of verbs and verb phrases in new and original directions. Rothsteina s careful exploitation of the flexibility of event--based semantics in providing a solid foundation for the interpretation of verbal aspect establishes the theory as central to any explanation of this often difficult -- but ever fascinating -- topic." Ronnie Cann, University of Edinburgh "This outstanding book represents a new breakthrough in the general theory of lexical aspect. The discussions of the previous research are distinguished by clarity as well as new challenges and insights. In a highly engaging way Rothstein also advances new solutions to some of the most thorny issues -- including aspectual shifts, progressive achievements, and resultative predication -- which will shape the future research in lexical aspect." Hana Filip, Stanford University "Rothstein's book contains many observations, deep intuitions and exciting analyses which will doubtless be very influential in a variety of areas. Empirically, the book contains a treasure trove of interesting data that will no doubt be mulled over for years to come." Lingua