The Development of English Aspectual Systems: Aspectualizers and Post-verbal Particles: 49 (Cambridge Studies in Linguistics, Series Number 49)

Brinton, Laurel

ISBN 10: 0521116759 / ISBN 13: 9780521116756

Published by Cambridge University Press, 2009

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This important study of the development of English aspectual systems provides an exceptionally clear and systematic account of syntax and semantics. Series: Cambridge Studies in Linguistics. Num Pages: 320 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 2AB; CFK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 155 x 228 x 25. Weight in Grams: 490. . 2009. 1st Edition. paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Development of English Aspectual Systems: Aspectualizers and Post-verbal Particles: 49 (Cambridge Studies in Linguistics, Series Number 49)
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication Date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521116759
• ISBN 13: 9780521116756
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Laurel Brinton's important study of the development of English aspectual systems provides an exceptionally clear and systematic account of an area of syntax and semantics that continues to be the subject of both terminological and notional confusion. Not only has the study of aspect been confused, but the variety of aspectual markers in English has also been unduly neglected. In this book Dr Brinton convincingly demonstrates the need to make clear distinction between 'aspect' and 'aktionsart' and betwen the aspectual meaning of individual forms and the meanings that result from the combination of verbs, auxiliaries, particles, and adverbs, as well as nominal arguments within a sentence. This exceptionally clear account of two sets of aspectual forms points to the coherence and systematicity of aspectual marking in Modern English. The wide range of theoretical issues explored makes this a significant contribution to the synchronic study of aspect and to the diachronic study of language change. The book will undoubtedly have applications cross-linguistically.

Book Description

Laurel Brinton's important study of the development of English aspectual systems provides an exceptionally clear and systematic account of an area of syntax and semantics that continues to be the subject of both terminological and notional confusion. The wide range of theoretical issues explored makes this a significant contribution to the synchronic study of aspect and to the diachronic study of language change.