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Optimality Theory: An Overview
Archangeli
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Description for Optimality Theory: An Overview
Paperback. 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. Editor(s): Archangeli, Diana (Both University of Arizona USA); Langendoen, Prof Terry (University of Arizona USA). Series: Explaining Linguistics S. Num Pages: 240 pages, 0. BIC Classification: CF; JMR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 171 x 16. Weight in Grams: 434.
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.
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.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
240
Condition
New
Series
Explaining Linguistics S.
Number of Pages
256
Place of Publication
Hoboken, United States
ISBN
9780631202264
SKU
V9780631202264
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About Archangeli
Diana B. Archangeli is Professor of Linguistics at The University of Arizona. She received her PhD in Linguistics from MIT in 1984, taught previously at the University of Illinois. She is the recipient of a National Science Foundation Faculty Award for Women. In addition to several articles on phonology, she is the co-author with Douglas Pulleybank of Grounded Morphology. ... Read more
Reviews for Optimality Theory: An Overview
"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