Contemporary Morphological Theories : A User's Guide / Thomas W. Stewart.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Stewart, Thomas W., 1967- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Grammar, Comparative and general--Morphology.

Grammar, Comparative and general.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (192 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Edinburgh : Edinburgh University Press Ltd, [2016]

Summary:

In spite of the central position that the concept word has among the basic units of language structure, there is no consensus as to the definition of this concept (or network of related concepts). Many perspectives are needed in order to gain even a schematic idea of what words are, how words may be composed, and what relationships there might be between words. Many linguists have put forward frameworks for describing the domain of morphology, each framework proceeding from its author's assumptions, prioritizing distinct formal and functional dimensions, and therefore entering into de facto competition. This book addresses the needs of the language scholar/student who finds her/himself engaged in morphological analysis and theorizing. It offers a guide to existing approaches, revealing how they can either complement or compete with each other.

Contents:

Intro

Title page

Copyright

Contents

Acknowledgements

Abbreviations

Foreword

Chapter 1 Opening the discussion

Chapter 2 Theory profiles

Chapter 3 Time for a test drive: putting descriptive frameworks through their paces

Chapter 4 Broadening the discussion

References

Index.

Notes:

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

Description based on print version record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9780748692705

0748692703

9780748692699

074869269X

OCLC:

964357526