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Book SynopsisPHILIP CARR is Professor of Linguistics, Université Paul-Valéry Montpellier III, France.
JEAN-PIERRE MONTREUIL is Professor, University of Texas at Austin, USA.
Trade Review'This comprehensive textbook is an excellent introduction to the field of phonology. The material is logically and incrementally presented, and wonderfully illustrated with original linguistic data and exercises. The reader will gain a good understanding of mainstream phonology in historical context, and will also be introduced to alternative frameworks.' - Carrie Dyck, Associate Professor of Linguistics, Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada 'This second edition is worth careful consideration by any phonology instructor. It covers both the essentials of generative phonology and more advanced topics in a clear, user-friendly manner, while regularly prompting the reader to consider important challenges to each theoretical framework as it is presented. A number of useful and well-executed instructional aids are provided, especially the strong selection of exercises.' - Ian Clayton, University of Nevado, Reno
Table of ContentsPreface Acknowledgements Revision of Phonetics The Phonemic Principle Alternations Features, Classes and Systems Problems with the Phonemic Principle The Organisation of the Grammar Abstractness, Psychological Reality and the Phonetics/Phonology Relation The Role of the Lexicon Representations Reconsidered (i) Phonological Structure above the Level of the Segment Representations Reconsidered (ii) Autosegmental Phonology Phonological Weight Optimality Theory Issues in Optimality Feature Specifications for Consonants Sample Answers to Exercises References Subject Index Language Index.
