A critical introduction to phonology : of sound, mind and body / Daniel Silverman.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Silverman, Daniel Doron, 1963-

Series:

Continuum critical introductions to linguistics

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Grammar, Comparative and general--Phonology.

Grammar, Comparative and general.

Physical Description:

xii, 260 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.

Place of Publication:

London ; New York : Continuum, [2006]

Summary:

This book takes an interdisciplinary approach to phonology which departs from the mainstream tradition. Daniel Silverman introduces the key aspects of phonology, and argues that the nature of linguistic sound systems can only be understood in the context of how they are actually used and experienced by speakers and listeners. Using phonological examples from a large corpus of data, Daniel Silverman introduces phonology as a practical subject to be enjoyed, rather than as a theoretical minefield with no bearing on the reality of how people speak. This comprehensive book will be essential reading for students taking introductory phonology courses both at undergraduate and postgraduate level.

Contents:

Preface: I speak from my heart viii

Part 1 I speak with my mouth 1

Chapter 1 Three types of sound substitution 3

Chapter 2 Contrastive sound substitution 31

Part 2 I speak my mind 59

Chapter 3 Neutralizing sound substitution 61

Chapter 4 Allophonic sound substitution 87

Chapter 5 Variation and probability 114

Chapter 6 The pull of phonetics; the push of phonology 158

Part 3 I speak therefore you are 189

Chapter 7 Parlo ergo es 191

Appendix Primer of phonetic rudiments 222.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

0826486606

0826486614

OCLC:

60590193