Optimality Theory by Rene Kager (English) Paperback Book

Description: Optimality Theory by Rene Kager Optimality Theorys central idea is that surface forms of language reflect resolutions of conflicts between competing constraints. Exercises with chapters 1-7 and sections on further reading. For linguists with a knowledge of derivational Generative Phonology. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This is an introduction to Optimality Theory, whose central idea is that surface forms of language reflect resolutions of conflicts between competing constraints. The book does not limit its empirical scope to phonological phenomena, but also contains chapters on the learnability of OT grammars; OTs implications for syntax; and other issues such as opacity. Exercises accompany chapters 1-7, and there are sections on further reading. Optimality Theory will be welcomed by any linguist with a basic knowledge of derivational Generative Phonology. Author Biography Rene Kager is Associate Professor of Language Development at Utrecht University. His books include A Metrical Theory of Stress and Destressing in Dutch (1989), The Prosody-Morphology Interface (with H. van der Hulst and W. Zonneveld, Cambridge 1999) and Optimality Theory (Cambridge, 1999). Table of Contents Preface; 1. Conflicts in grammars; 2. The typology of structural changes; 3. Syllable structure and economy; 4. Metrical structure and parallelism; 5. Correspondence in reduplication; 6. Output-to-output correspondence; 7. Learning OT grammars; 8. Extensions to syntax; 9. Residual issues; References; Index of languages; Index of subjects; Index of constraints. Review "This volume is an excellent introduction to the principles and worlings of optimality theory, a relatively new constraint-based framework...a superior introduction to the most current version of optamality theory..." Studies in Second Language Acquisition "Kagers book provides a comprehensive overview of OT theory and practice...It is noteworthy for its attention to detail and its analysis of arguments." Lanuage in Society Promotional First ever textbook on Optimality Theory, a major new area of linguistic theory. Review Quote "This volume is an excellent introduction to the principles and worlings of optimality theory, a relatively new constraint-based framework....a superior introduction to the most current version of optamality theory..." Studies in Second Language Acquisition Promotional "Headline" First ever textbook on Optimality Theory, a major new area of linguistic theory. Description for Bookstore This is an introduction to Optimality Theory, whose central idea is that surface forms of language reflect resolutions of conflicts between competing constraints. Exercises accompany chapters 1-7, and there are sections on further reading. Optimality Theory will be welcomed by any linguist with a knowledge of derivational Generative Phonology. Description for Library This is an introduction to Optimality Theory, whose central idea is that surface forms of language reflect resolutions of conflicts between competing constraints. Exercises accompany chapters 1-7, and there are sections on further reading. Optimality Theory will be welcomed by any linguist with a knowledge of derivational Generative Phonology. Details ISBN0521589800 Author Rene Kager Short Title OPTIMALITY THEORY Publisher Cambridge University Press Series Cambridge Textbooks in Linguistics Language English ISBN-10 0521589800 ISBN-13 9780521589802 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 410.1 Year 1999 Imprint Cambridge University Press Place of Publication Cambridge Country of Publication United Kingdom Pages 466 Affiliation Universiteit Utrecht, The Netherlands DOI 10.1604/9780521589802 UK Release Date 1999-06-28 AU Release Date 1999-06-28 NZ Release Date 1999-06-28 Illustrations Worked examples or Exercises Publication Date 1999-06-28 Alternative 9780511812408 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:7749040;

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