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This volume explores the expression of the concepts count and mass in human language and probes the complex relation between seemingly incontrovertible aspects
Mass and Count in Linguistics, Philosophy, and Cognitive Science
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Pages: 224
Authors: Friederike Moltmann
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The mass-count distinction is certainly one of the most interesting and puzzling topics in syntax and semantics. In many ways, the topic remains under-researche
Things and Stuff
Language: en
Pages: 443
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Categories: Language Arts & Disciplines
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With contributions from world-renowned researchers, this book delves into how to best describe the phenomena of mass-count distinction.
Beyond Meaning: A Journey Across Language, Perception and Experience
Language: en
Pages: 331
Authors: Gaetano Fiorin
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Type: BOOK - Published: 2020-06-17 - Publisher: Springer Nature

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Natural languages – idioms such as English and Cantonese, Zulu and Amharic, Basque and Nicaraguan Sign Language – allow their speakers to convey meaning and
Events and Grammar
Language: en
Pages: 404
Authors: Susan Rothstein
Categories: Language Arts & Disciplines
Type: BOOK - Published: 2001-11-30 - Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

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This volume covers a broad spectrum of research into the role of events in grammar. It addresses event arguments and thematic argument structure, the role of ev