Cambridge Handbook of Phonology

Name: Cambridge Handbook of Phonology
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ISBN: 9780521848794

ISBN-10: 0521848792

ISBN-13: 9780521848794

Edition: 2006

Authors: Paul de Lacy

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Phonology - the study of how the sounds of speech are represented in our minds - is one of the core areas of linguistic theory, and is central to the study of human language. This state-of-the-art handbook brings together the world's leading experts in phonology to present the most comprehensive and detailed overview of the field to date. Focusing on the most recent research and the most influential theories, the authors discuss each of the central issues in phonological theory, explore a variety of empirical phenomena, and show how phonology interacts with other aspects of language such as syntax, morphology, phonetics, and language acquisition. Providing a one-stop guide to every aspect…

Book details

List price: $198.00
Copyright year: 2006
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Publication date: 2/1/2007
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 708
Size: 6.69" wide x 9.61" long x 1.50" tall
Weight: 2.904
Language: English




Introduction: themes in phonology




Conceptual Issues



In pursuit of theory




Functionalism




Markedness




Derivations and levels of representation




Representation




Contrast




Prosody



The syllable




Feet and metrical stress




Tone Moira Yip



The phonology of intonation




The interaction of tone, sonority and prosody




Subsegmental Features



Segmental features




Local assimilation and constraint interaction




Harmony




Dissimilation in grammar and the lexicon




Internal Interfaces



The phonetics-phonology interface




The syntax-phonology interface




Morpheme position




Reduplication




External Interfaces



Diachronic phonology




Variation and optionality




Acquiring phonology




Learnability




Phonological impairment in children and adults