Phonology (Macmillan Modern Linguistics, 8) - Softcover

Carr, Philip; Montreuil, Jean-Pierre

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Synopsis

Covering the entire history of generative phonology, from the Sound Pattern of English model to the Optimality Theory framework in use today, Phonology includes the latest developments in analytical and theoretical aspects of the subject.

This fully revised and updated edition:
- provides a phonetics revision chapter for students to refresh their knowledge of phonetics
- includes brand new chapters on Phonological Weight and Optimality Theory, and incorporates new material on Moraic Theory
- contains classroom exercises drawn from a wide variety of languages, along with sample answers and suggestions for further reading

Whether you are new to the field or simply want to take your studies further, Phonology will help you to develop a complete understanding of this important branch of linguistics.

Full answer keys to the book's exercises are available to lecturers on the Palgrave Modern Linguistics series companion website at www.palgrave.com/language/pml>

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About the Authors

PHILIP CARR is Professor of Linguistics at the Université Paul-Valéry Montpellier III, France.

JEAN-PIERRE MONTREUIL is a Professor at the University of Texas at Austin, USA.

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Covering the entire history of generative phonology, from the Sound Pattern of English model to the Optimality Theory framework in use today, Phonology includes the latest developments in analytical and theoretical aspects of the subject.

This fully revised and updated edition:
- provides a phonetics revision chapter for students to refresh their knowledge of phonetics
- includes brand new chapters on Phonological Weight and Optimality Theory, and incorporates new material on Moraic Theory
- contains classroom exercises drawn from a wide variety of languages, along with sample answers and suggestions for further reading

Whether you are new to the field or simply want to take your studies further, Phonology will help you to develop a complete understanding of this important branch of linguistics.

Full answer keys to the book's exercises are available to lecturers on the Palgrave Modern Linguistics series companion website at www.palgrave.com/language/pml>

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