A Glossary of Morphology (Glossaries in Linguistics) - Softcover

Bauer, Laurie

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0748618538 ISBN 13: 9780748618538

Publisher: Edinburgh University Press, 2004

Synopsis

This pocket-sized alphabetic guide introduces terms used in the study of linguistic morphology, the study of the structure of words. The importance of morphology has been more clearly recognised in recent linguistic theory, and this glossary thus covers an area of growing interest. Clearly written by a leading authority in the field, the glossary provides coverage of both traditional and contemporary terminology. Key features * A handy and easily understandable pocket guide for anyone embarking on courses in morphology * Supplies numerous cross-references to related terms * Contains an introduction which discusses the centrality of morphology in linguistic studies * Covers new terminology such as contextual inflection and morphome * Includes an annotated bibliography with suggestions for further reading

About this title

About the Author:

Laurie Bauer is a professor of linguistics at Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand. He is the morphology editor for the Encyclopedia of Morphology and author of Introducing Linguistic Morphology.

Review:

"For students of linguistics, A Glossary of Morphology fills a substantial need as the first-ever dictionary of morphology...it will also be useful for specialists in related fields, including anthropology, philosophy, computer science, and language pedagogy. An essential resource for undergraduates pursuing studies in morphology, and indeed, for graduate students and professional linguists whose specializations are outside of morphology."―Gregory Stump, professor of English and linguistics, University of Kentucky

"It is becoming the norm for morphology textbooks (in fact most linguistics textbooks) to have glossaries in the back of the book, but nothing compares to the scope and level of explanation found in A Glossary of Morphology. The scholarship is superior. The introduction is well written and helpful and the indexes are well organized. The cross-referencing between glossary entries is also very useful and well done."―Donna Lardiere, associate professor of linguistics, Georgetown University

"It is difficult to think of a person better qualified―as well as being a leading scholar and theoretician in the field of morphology―Laurie Bauer is also an excellent teacher and writer who knows how to make complex ideas accessible."―Francis Katamba, professor, Department of Linguistics and Modern English Language, Lancaster University, U.K.

"Bauer's A Glossary of Morphology should prove to be a very useful teaching aid. The coverage is wide, with ample cross-referencing, and the explanations and definitions are straightforward and concise, with a minimum of technicality."―Andrew Spencer, professor, Department of Language and Linguistics, University of Essex

About this edition

• Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0748618538
• ISBN 13: 9780748618538
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 144