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Understanding Morphology
Understanding Morphology
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Description
Understanding Morphology presents an introduction to the study of word structure that starts at the very beginning. Assuming no knowledge of the field of morphology on the part of the reader, the book presents a broad range of morphological phenomena from a wide variety of languages. Starting with the core areas of inflection and derivation, the book presents the interfaces between morphology and syntax and between morphology and phonology. The synchronic study of word structure is covered, as are the phenomena of diachronic change, such as analogy and grammaticalization.
Theories are presented clearly in accessible language with the main purpose of shedding light on the data, rather than as a goal in themselves. The authors consistently draw on the best research available, thus utilizing and discussing both functionalist and generative theoretical approaches.
Each chapter includes a summary, suggestions for further reading, and exercises. As such this is the ideal book for both beginning students of linguistics, or anyone in a related discipline looking for a first introduction to morphology.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Edition:
2
Number of Pages:
384
Release Date:
2010-09-24
Publication Date:
2010-09-24
Publisher:
Routledge
Languages:
Original:
English
ISBN10:
0340950013
ISBN13:
9780340950012
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
Weight:
582 g
Height:
156 cm
Width:
234 cm
Thickness:
21 cm
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