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This volume provides the first general introduction to optimality theory -- arguably the linguistic theory of the 1990s. The book leads the reader to an understanding of optimality theory via the exploration and resolution of specific problems in phonology, morphology, and syntax, but presumes virtually no background knowledge in linguistics.

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"This book does offer a well-rounded entry point into the theory for anyone with some basic training in linguistics, including researchers who wish to take a crash course in the theory." Second Language Research

Table of Contents
1. Optimality Theory: An Introduction to Linguistics for the 1990s: Diana B. Archangeli (University of Arizona).

2. Optimality Theory and Features: Douglas Pulleybank (University of British Columbia).

3. Optimality Theory and Prosody: Michael Hammond (University of Arizona).

4. Optimality Theory and Morphology: Kevin Russell (University of Manitoba).

5. Optimality Theory and Syntax: Null Arguments and Control: Margaret Speas (University of Massachusetts at Amherst).

6. Optimality Theory and Syntax: Parallels with Phonology: David Pesetsky (Massachusetts Institute of Technology).

Optimality Theory

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      Publisher John Wiley and Sons Ltd
      Published 29 May 1997
      ISBN-13 9780631202264
      978-0631202264
      ISBN-10 0631202269
      Also in:
      Cognition and cognitive psychology

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      This volume provides the first general introduction to optimality theory -- arguably the linguistic theory of the 1990s. The book leads the reader to an understanding of optimality theory via the exploration and resolution of specific problems in phonology, morphology, and syntax, but presumes virtually no background knowledge in linguistics.

      Trade Review
      "This book does offer a well-rounded entry point into the theory for anyone with some basic training in linguistics, including researchers who wish to take a crash course in the theory." Second Language Research

      Table of Contents
      1. Optimality Theory: An Introduction to Linguistics for the 1990s: Diana B. Archangeli (University of Arizona).

      2. Optimality Theory and Features: Douglas Pulleybank (University of British Columbia).

      3. Optimality Theory and Prosody: Michael Hammond (University of Arizona).

      4. Optimality Theory and Morphology: Kevin Russell (University of Manitoba).

      5. Optimality Theory and Syntax: Null Arguments and Control: Margaret Speas (University of Massachusetts at Amherst).

      6. Optimality Theory and Syntax: Parallels with Phonology: David Pesetsky (Massachusetts Institute of Technology).

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