Understanding Phonology (Understanding Language) - Softcover

Gussenhoven, Carlos

Softcover

ISBN 10: 144411204X ISBN 13: 9781444112047

Publisher: Routledge, 2011

Synopsis

This widely acclaimed textbook provides a complete introduction to the phonology of human languages ideal for readers with no prior knowledge of the subject.

This skilfully written text provides a broad, yet up-to-date, introduction to phonology. Assuming no previous knowledge of phonology or linguistic theory, the authors introduce the basic concepts and build on these progressively, discussing the main theories and illustrating key points with carefully chosen examples. A wide range of phenomena are covered: speech production, segmental contrasts, tone, quantity, prosodic structure, metrical relations and intonation. The main theories, including feature geometry and optimality theory are introduced, and their contributions to our understanding of phonology, as well as their shortcomings, are discussed objectively.

This new edition has been updated and revised to meet the needs of today's students. Difficult points are given fuller explanation, references have been updated, and new exercises have been introduced to enable students to consolidate their learning.

About this title

About the Author

CARLOS GUSSENHOVEN, Professor of Linguistics, University of Nijmegen, the Netherlands and Queen Mary University, London, UK
HAIKE JACOBS, Professor of French Linguistics, University of Nijmegen, The Netherlands

Edition details

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 144411204X
• ISBN 13: 9781444112047
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 336