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Indefinites and the Type of Sets
Fred Landman
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Description for Indefinites and the Type of Sets
Hardcover. Explores a theory of indefinite noun phrase interpretation and definiteness effects. This book provides an introduction to aspects of the semantics of noun phrases, as well as comparing alternate theories. It is useful for students and scholars in formal semantics as well as the fields of syntax, pragmatics, and the philosophy of language. Series: Explorations in Semantics. Num Pages: 304 pages, 10. BIC Classification: CFG; CFK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 252 x 174 x 27. Weight in Grams: 678.
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.
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
Series
Explorations in Semantics
Number of Pages
304
Place of Publication
Hoboken, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781405116305
SKU
V9781405116305
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Ref
99-50
About Fred Landman
Fred Landman is Professor of Semantics at Tel Aviv University. His publications include Events and Plurality (2000), Structures for Semantics (1991), Towards a Theory of Information (1986), and Varieties of Formal Semantics (edited with Frank Veltman, 1984).
Reviews for Indefinites and the Type of Sets
"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 ... Read more