Optimality Theory: Phonology, Syntax, and Acquisition by Joost Dekkers (English)

Description: Optimality Theory by Joost Dekkers, Frank van der Leeuw, Jeroen van de Weijer Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Description Optimality theory has revolutionized phonological theory, and its insights are now being applied to other central aspects of language. This book presents the results of research as applied to syntax/language acquisition, as well as considering the main lines of attack by rule-based grammarians. Publisher Description Optimality Theory substitutes constraints for rules in universal grammar and linguistic performance. Constraints are ranked so that a lower-ranked constraint may be violated in order to satisfy a higher. OT has revolutionized phonological theory, and its insights are now being applied to other central aspects of language. This book presents the first fruits of such research as applied to syntax and to language acquisition, as well as considering the main lines ofattack on OT by rule-based grammarians (for example, that constraints are ad hoc, limitless, or themselves contain rules). Author Biography Joost Dekkers and Frank van der Leeuw are both at the University of Amsterdam. Jeroen van de Weijer is at Leiden University. Details ISBN 0198238436 ISBN-13 9780198238430 Title Optimality Theory Author Joost Dekkers, Frank van der Leeuw, Jeroen van de Weijer Format Hardcover Year 2000 Pages 636 Publisher Oxford University Press GE_Item_ID:22592078; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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