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Author Jensen, John T. (John Tillotson)

Title Principles of generative phonology : an introduction / John T. Jensen
Published Amsterdam ; Philadelphia : J. Benjamins, ©2004

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Description 1 online resource (xi, 324 pages) : illustrations
Series Amsterdam studies in the theory and history of linguistic science. Series IV, Current issues in linguistic theory, 0304-0763 ; v. 250
Amsterdam studies in the theory and history of linguistic science. Series IV, Current issues in linguistic theory ; v. 250. 0304-0763
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
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 rules and sho
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 309-317) and index
Notes English
Subject Grammar, Comparative and general -- Phonology.
Generative grammar.
LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES -- Linguistics -- Phonetics & Phonology.
Generative grammar
Grammar, Comparative and general -- Phonology
Form Electronic book
LC no. 2004048608
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