Abstract
A textbook introduction to morphological theory in the context of English
This introduction to morphology offers graduate students and advanced undergraduate students in linguistics an accessible entry point to the primary literature in the field of morphology.
The book specifically focuses on generative theories of morphology. It offers a thorough introduction to the many issues which have shaped the field of morphology over the last few decades and in doing so prepares students for further reading and research in the subject. Topics covered include derivation versus inflection, lexical versus syntactic models of morphology, synthetic compounds and storage versus computation.
Provides an entry point to the primary literature in the field of morphology
Includes suggestions for further reading into this complex area
Includes exercises designed to test understanding of the key theories and issues
This introduction to morphology offers graduate students and advanced undergraduate students in linguistics an accessible entry point to the primary literature in the field of morphology.
The book specifically focuses on generative theories of morphology. It offers a thorough introduction to the many issues which have shaped the field of morphology over the last few decades and in doing so prepares students for further reading and research in the subject. Topics covered include derivation versus inflection, lexical versus syntactic models of morphology, synthetic compounds and storage versus computation.
Provides an entry point to the primary literature in the field of morphology
Includes suggestions for further reading into this complex area
Includes exercises designed to test understanding of the key theories and issues
| Original language | English |
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| Place of Publication | Edinburgh |
| Publisher | Edinburgh University Press |
| Number of pages | 206 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 978-0-7486-4514-5 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9780748645138 |
| Publication status | Published - 2014 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Publication series
| Series | Edinburgh textbooks on the English language - Advanced |
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