Understanding Phonology - Couverture rigide

Gussenhoven, Carlos; Jacobs, Haike

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0340692170 ISBN 13 : 9780340692172

Editeur : Hodder Arnold, 1998

Synopsis

An introduction to phonology which assumes little or no background in the subject. This volume presents the most recent theories in the field and provides an introduction to Optimality Theory. Topics covered include: ordered rules; the diminutive suffix in Dutch; representing tone; stress; a nd iambic and trochaic rhythm in Optimality Theory. Examples are included throughout the book.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

The study of phonology is central to courses on language and linguistics. As one of the first volumes in the Understanding Language series, Understanding Phonology has proved to be a popular choice for students both in the UK and overseas.

In this new edition the authors have revised and updated the text in the light of recent research and also as a result of users' comments.

This skilfully written text provides a broad, yet up-to-date, introduction to phonology. Assuming no previous knowledge of phonology or linguistic theory, the authors introduce the basic concepts and build on these progressively, discussing the main theories and illustrating key points with carefully chosen examples. A wide range of phenomena are covered: speech production, segmental contrasts, tone, quantity, prosodic structure, metrical relations and intonation. The main theories, including feature geometry and optimality theory are introduced, and their contributions to our understanding of phonology, as well as their shortcomings, are discussed objectively.

Students will welcome the range of language from which the authors draw their examples and problems, and the originality of the presentations, discussions and examples.

Two corrections to this book should be noted:
Page 249, Q73, Answer 1: HL should read LH.
Page 263, Q123, Answer 2, Line 3: 'amuden' should read 'amumen'.

Présentation de l'éditeur

This skilfully written text provides a broad, yet up-to-date, introduction to phonology. Assuming no previous knowledge of phonology or linguistic theory, the authors introduce the basic concepts and build on these progressively, discussing the main theories and illustrating key points with carefully chosen examples. A wide range of phenomena are covered: speech production, segmental contrasts, tone, quantity, prosodic structure, metrical relations and intonation. The main theories, including feature geometry and Optimality Theory are introduced, and their contributions to our understanding of phonology, as well as their shortcomings, are discussed objectively.
Students will welcome the range of language from which the authors draw their examples and problems, and the originality of the presentations, discussions and examples.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Hodder Arnold
• Date d'édition: 1998
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0340692170
• ISBN 13: 9780340692172
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 297
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible