Rothstein Susan. Structuring Events: A Study in the Semantics of Aspect

1st edition. — Wiley-Blackwell. 2004. — 220 pages. — ISBN13: 978-1405106689; ISBN10: 1405106689Structuring 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.Verb Classes and Aspectual Classification
Progressive Achievements
Resultative Predication
The Structure of Accomplishments
The Interpretation of Derived Accomplishments
Quantization, Telicity, and Change
Telicity and Atomicity
Event Structure and Aspectual Classification