Principles of generative phonology : an introduction / John T. Jensen.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Jensen, John T. (John Tillotson)

Series:

Amsterdam studies in the theory and history of linguistic science. Current issues in linguistic theory ; Series IV, v. 250.

Amsterdam studies in the theory and history of linguistic science. Series IV, Current issues in linguistic theory, 0304-0763 ; v. 250

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Grammar, Comparative and general--Phonology.

Grammar, Comparative and general.

Generative grammar.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (336 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Amsterdam ; Philadelphia : J. Benjamins, c2004.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Principles of Generative Phonology is a basic, thorough introduction to phonological theory and practice. It aims to provide a firm foundation in the theory of distinctive features, phonological rules and rule ordering, which is essential to be able to appreciate recent developments and discussions in phonological theory.Chapter 1 is a review of phonetics; chapter 2 discusses contrast and distribution, with emphasis on rules as the mechanism for describing distributions; chapter 3 introduces distinctive features, natural classes, and redundancy; chapter 4 builds on the concept of

Contents:

PRINCIPLES OF GENERATIVE PHONOLOGY; Editorial page; Title page; Copyright page; Table of contents; Preface; 1. Phonetics; 2. Contrast and Distribution; 3. Distinctive features; 4. Alternations; 5. Rule order; 6. Abstractness; 7. Multilinear phonology; References; Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [309]-317) and index.

ISBN:

9786613312037

9781283312035

1283312034

9789027275172

9027275173

OCLC:

759101607