Indefinites and the Type of Sets
Format:Paperback
Publisher:John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Published:28th Nov '03
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Indefinites and the Type of Sets explores a new theory of indefinite noun phrase interpretation and definiteness effects.
- Provides an introduction to aspects of the semantics of noun phrases, as well as comparing alternate theories.
- Explores a new theory of indefinite noun phrase interpretation and definiteness effects.
- Written accessibly by one of the world’s most prominent formal semanticists.
- Useful for students and scholars in formal semantics as well as the neighboring fields of syntax, pragmatics, and the philosophy of language. <
"An impressive contribution to the study of definiteness effects in natural language, empirically rich and theoretically stimulating. Fred Landman’s style is uniquely engaging – he makes hardcore linguistics fun to read!" Veneeta Dayal, Rutgers University
"Some people might think that everything has been said about the semantics of indefinites. Landman's book proves the opposite. It contains a wealth of new ideas and insights about this never-aging topic." Gerhard Jäger, University of Potsdam
ISBN: 9781405116312
Dimensions: 239mm x 165mm x 25mm
Weight: 544g
304 pages