Optimality Theory (Cambridge Textbooks in Linguistics) - Softcover

Kager, Rene

 
9780521589802: Optimality Theory (Cambridge Textbooks in Linguistics)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0521589800 ISBN 13: 9780521589802
Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 1999

Synopsis

First ever textbook on Optimality Theory, a major new area of linguistic theory.

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Review

"This volume is an excellent introduction to the principles and worlings of optimality theory, a relatively new constraint-based framework....a superior introduction to the most current version of optamality theory..." Studies in Second Language Acquisition

"Kager's book provides a comprehensive overview of OT theory and practice....It is noteworthy for its attention to detail and its analysis of arguments." Lanuage in Society

Book Description

This is an introduction to Optimality Theory, whose central idea is that surface forms of language reflect resolutions of conflicts between competing constraints. Exercises accompany chapters 1-7, and there are sections on further reading. Optimality Theory will be welcomed by any linguist with a knowledge of derivational Generative Phonology.

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Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Publication date
1999
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0521589800
ISBN 13 
9780521589802
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
468

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