{"product_id":"structuring-events-9781405106672","title":"Structuring Events","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eStructuring Events\u003c\/i\u003e presents a novel semantic theory of lexical aspect for anyone interested in the study of verb meanings.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides an introduction to aspectual classes and aspectual distinctions.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUtilizes case studies to present a novel semantic theory of lexical aspect and compare it with alternative theories.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUseful for students and scholars in semantics and syntax as well as the neighboring fields of pragmatics and philosophy of language.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This is the most important book on lexical aspect since David Dowty's seminal \u003ci\u003eWord Meaning and Montague Grammar\u003c\/i\u003e.\" \u003ci\u003eAngelika Kratzer, University of Massachusetts–Amherst\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"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.\" \u003ci\u003eRonnie Cann, University of Edinburgh\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"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.\" \u003ci\u003eHana Filip, Stanford University\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"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.\" \u003ci\u003eLingua\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePreface. \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1. Verb Classes and Aspectual Classification:.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAspectual Classes of Verbs.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe four aspectual classes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTesting for temporal constitution.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSemelfactives.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCan verbs, as opposed to VPs be aspectually categorized?.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2. Progressive Achievements:.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProgressive achievements and the imperfective paradox.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAchievements are not accomplishments.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTemporal Modification.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProgressive achievements are different from progressive accomplishments.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeriving Progressive Achievements.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExplanations.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3. Resultative Predication:.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe syntax of secondary predication – a fast review.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe semantic interpretation of secondary predication.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSecondary predication as a summing operation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSemantic constraints on the secondary predication operation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe semantic interpretation of depictive predication.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eObject-oriented depictive predication.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSubject oriented secondary predication.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe semantics of resultatives.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe interpretation of simple resultatives.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe direct object restriction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNon-accomplishment resultatives.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eType shifting in non-accomplishment resultatives.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe rest of the questions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDethematicised resultatives.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy do resultatives not occur with achievements or states?.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFake reflexives.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSubject-oriented resultatives.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusions and the next set of questions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4. The Structure of Accomplishments:.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIncremental Themes and the notion of 'extent'.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'Measuring out' and incrementality.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKrifka's theory of quantization.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Theory of Accomplishments.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Are Incremental Themes?.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCulminations.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIncremental processes and incremental relations.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnswering Some Questions about Accomplishments.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAspectual ambiguity with \u003ci\u003ewipe\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eread\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe incremental role of the incremental theme.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKennedy and Levin: Telicity in terms of degree measurements.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e. The Interpretation of Derived Accomplishments:.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAspectual Shift in Resultatives.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTransitive Accomplishments.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntransitive resultatives.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy do resultatives have a 'result' meaning?.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePPs as paths and PPs as results.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAspectual Shift in Progressive Achievements.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe structure of the shift operation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe content of the activity and BECOME events.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6. Quantization, Telicity and Change:.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuantization.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKrifka's theory of quantization.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTelicity and Change.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7. Telicity and Atomicity:.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTelicity and atomicity.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvents have their denotation in the count domain.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHomogeneity and S-cumulativity in the domain of individuals.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefining sets of atoms.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAtomic structure in the domain of events.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAtomicty and BECOME events.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA note on degree predicates.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eFor\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003ea\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003etime\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003ein\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003ea\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003etime\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8. Event Structure and Aspectual Classification:.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat are semelfactives?.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy does S-cumulativity characterise states and activities?.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy do we have the lexical aspectual classes that we do?.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe general picture: lexical aspect and the structure of the domain of events.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Wiley and Sons Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49407841206615,"sku":"9781405106672","price":116.96,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781405106672.jpg?v=1730500706","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/structuring-events-9781405106672","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}