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Record Nr.

UNINA9910781467903321

Autore

Jensen John T (John Tillotson)

Titolo

Principles of generative phonology [[electronic resource] ] : an introduction / / John T. Jensen

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Amsterdam ; ; Philadelphia, : J. Benjamins, c2004

ISBN

1-283-31203-4

9786613312037

90-272-7517-3

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (336 p.)

Collana

Amsterdam studies in the theory and history of linguistic science. Series IV, Current issues in linguistic theory, , 0304-0763 ; ; v. 250

Disciplina

414

Soggetti

Grammar, Comparative and general - Phonology

Generative grammar

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references (p. [309]-317) and index.

Nota di contenuto

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

Sommario/riassunto

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