Structuring Events: A Study in the Semantics of Lexical AspectISBN: 978-1-4051-0668-9
Paperback
224 pages
January 2004, Wiley-Blackwell
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"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. Rothstein'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