The Phonology of Dutch (The Phonology of the World's Languages) - Softcover

Booij, Geert

Softcover

ISBN 10: 019823869X ISBN 13: 9780198238690

Publisher: Oxford University Press, Usa, 1999

Synopsis

This second volume in the Phonology of the World's Languages series is the first comprehensive phonological description of Dutch. Booij's analysis engages a number of current issues in phonological theory, and particular attention is paid to the relation between morphology, syntax, and prosodic structure at word- and at sentence-level.

About this title

Review

The author has published ... quite a few groundbreaking books and articles on phonology, and he may be considered as one of Holland's leading phonologists. (J.J. Spa, Word)

The Phonology of Dutch is well written and provides most of the Dutch phonological facts. (J.J. Spa, Word)

an excellent blend of descriptive detail and theoretical insight. Booij provides a clear and readable overview of the facts whilst at the same time succinctly pinpointing phenomena which are of particular theoretical importance. This book will be of immense value to all those interested either in Dutch linguistics or in theoretical morphology. (Andrew Spencer, Professor of Linguistics, University of Essex)

A treasure trove of data and references ... the book containsa wealth of well-presented material on Dutch and will surely play an important role in future research about the language. (Glot International)

About the Author

Geert Booij, Professor of General Linguistics, Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam.

Edition details

• Publisher: Oxford University Press, Usa
• Publication date: 1999
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 019823869X
• ISBN 13: 9780198238690
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 218