Understanding Phonology

by Carlos Gussenhoven, Haike Jacobs

Overview

An introduction to phonology which assumes little or no background in the subject. This volume presents the most recent theories in the field and provides an introduction to optimality theory. Topics covered include: ordered rules; the diminutive suffix in Dutch; representing tone; and stress.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781138961418
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	03/21/2017
Series:	Understanding Language
Edition description:	Revised
Pages:	298
Product dimensions:	6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)

About the Author

Carlos Gussenhoven is Emeritus Professor of General and Experimental Phonology at Radboud University Nijmegen, Netherlands.

Haike Jacobs is Professor of French Linguistics at Radboud University Nijmegen, Netherlands.

Table of Contents

Subject Index

Editorial Reviews

"Smartly written and stylishly updated, this excellent book is a richly detailed introduction to phonology. With frequent exercises from a broad variety of languages and sharp discussion of the major topics and issues, it is perfect for university students embarking on a semester-long course."
Robert Painter, Northeastern University, USA

"This new edition is a comprehensive textbook of phonology covering a remarkably wide range of issues and languages. It is an essential guide to speech sounds for all students of linguistics and speech science."
Haruo Kubozono, National Institute for Japanese Language and Linguistics, Japan

"This is a thorough and challenging textbook that will prepare students for dealing with real phonological and phonetic data."
Marija Tabain, La Trobe University, Australia

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