Optimality Theory: Phonology, Syntax, and Acquisition

. Ed(s): Dekkers, Joost; Leeuw, Frank van der; Weijer, Jeroen van de

ISBN 10: 0198238436 / ISBN 13: 9780198238430

Published by OUP Oxford, 2000

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Optimality theory has revolutionized phonological theory, and its insights are now being applied to other central aspects of language. This book presents the results of research as applied to syntax/language acquisition, as well as considering the main lines of attack by rule-based grammarians. Editor(s): Dekkers, Joost; Leeuw, Frank van der; Weijer, Jeroen van de. Num Pages: 636 pages, numerous figures. BIC Classification: CFDC; CFH; CFK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 241 x 164 x 37. Weight in Grams: 1054. . 2000. hardcover. . . . .

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Optimality Theory: Phonology, Syntax, and Acquisition
• Publisher: OUP Oxford
• Publication Date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0198238436
• ISBN 13: 9780198238430
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Optimality theory has revolutionized phonological theory, and its insights are now being applied to other central aspects of language. With contributors that include the leading researchers in the field, this book presents the fruits of the research as applied to syntax and to language acquisition, as well as considering the main lines of attack on OT by rule-based grammarians.This book is intended for a broad range of linguists at graduate level and above, including students, academics, and researchers.

About the Author

Joost Dekkers and Frank van der Leeuw are both at the University of Amsterdam. Jeroen van de Weijer is at Leiden University.