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The Present Perfective Paradox across Languages

About The Present Perfective Paradox across Languages

This book presents an analysis of how speakers of typologically diverse languages report present-time situations. Astrid De Wit brings together cross-linguistic observations from English, French, the English-based creole language Sranan, and various Slavic languages, and relates them to the same phenomenon, the 'present perfective paradox'.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780198759539
  • Binding:
  • Hardback
  • Pages:
  • 236
  • Published:
  • October 19, 2016
  • Dimensions:
  • 243x164x20 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 490 g.
Delivery: 2-3 weeks
Expected delivery: March 30, 2025

Description of The Present Perfective Paradox across Languages

This book presents an analysis of how speakers of typologically diverse languages report present-time situations. Astrid De Wit brings together cross-linguistic observations from English, French, the English-based creole language Sranan, and various Slavic languages, and relates them to the same phenomenon, the 'present perfective paradox'.

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