Principles of Radical Cv Phonology : A Theory of Segmental and Syllabic Structure

Van Der Hulst, Harry

ISBN 10: 1474454674 / ISBN 13: 9781474454674

Published by Edinburgh University Press, 2022

About this Item

Seller Inventory # 44056460-n

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Principles of Radical Cv Phonology : A Theory of Segmental and Syllabic Structure
• Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
• Publication Date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1474454674
• ISBN 13: 9781474454674
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

About this title

Synopsis

Harry van der Hulst’s model of Radical CV Phonology has roots in the framework of Dependency Phonology, but proposes a rather different ‘geometry’, which reduces the set of unary elements to just two: |C| and |V|. The model explains the phonological distinctions that function contrastively in the world’s languages rather than presenting it as a ‘random’ list.
Van der Hulst shows how this model accounts for a number of central claims about markedness and minimal specification. He explains how the representational system accounts for phonological rules and shows how this theory can be applied to sign language structure. Through comparison to other models, he also provides insight into current theories of segmental structure, commonly used feature systems, as well as recurrent controversies.

About the Author

Harry van der Hulst is Professor of Linguistics and Director of Undergraduate Studies at the Department of Linguistics, University of Connecticut.