INDEFINITES AND THE TYPE OF SETS by Fred Landman ( 9781405116312 )

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Title:

INDEFINITES AND THE TYPE OF SETS

By:

Fred Landman

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Paperback

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1405116315

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9781405116312

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Publisher:

JOHN WILEY AND SONS LTD

Pub. date:

28 November, 2003

Series:

Explorations in Semantics

Pages:

304

Description:

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.

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"Indefinites and the Type of Sets" explores a new theory of indefinite noun phrase interpretation and definiteness effects. The book provides an introduction to aspects of the semantics of noun phrases, as well as comparing alternate theories; and, explores a new theory of indefinite noun phrase interpretation and definiteness effects. It is written accessibly by one of the world's most prominent formal semanticists. The book is useful for students and scholars in formal semantics as well as the neighboring fields of syntax, pragmatics, and the philosophy of language.

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10 illustrations

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Blackwell Publishing Ltd

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