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An introduction to the general linguistic study of aspect. Topics covered include the relation of tense and aspect, the morphology and the semantics of aspect, and structuralist and philosophical approaches. The first study of aspect as a general linguistic phenomenon, it is intended for students of individual languages and linguistics.

Table of Contents
Preface; Abbreviations; Introduction; 1. Perfective and imperfective; 2. Aspect and inherent meaning; 3. Perfect; 4. Aspect and tense; 5. Formal expression of aspectual oppositions; 6. Markedness; Appendices; References; Index.

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      Publisher: Cambridge University Press
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 6/3/1976 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780521290456, 978-0521290456
      ISBN10: 0521290457
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      An introduction to the general linguistic study of aspect. Topics covered include the relation of tense and aspect, the morphology and the semantics of aspect, and structuralist and philosophical approaches. The first study of aspect as a general linguistic phenomenon, it is intended for students of individual languages and linguistics.

      Table of Contents
      Preface; Abbreviations; Introduction; 1. Perfective and imperfective; 2. Aspect and inherent meaning; 3. Perfect; 4. Aspect and tense; 5. Formal expression of aspectual oppositions; 6. Markedness; Appendices; References; Index.

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