Understanding Morphology by Martin Haspelmath (English) Hardcover Book

Description: Understanding Morphology by Martin Haspelmath, Andrea Sims Now fully revised in line with the latest research, each chapter includes a summary, suggestions for further reading, and exercises. As such this is the ideal book for both beginning students of linguistics, or anyone in a related discipline looking for a first introduction to morphology. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This new edition of Understanding Morphology has been fully revised in line with the latest research. It now includes big picture questions to highlight central themes in morphology, as well as research exercises for each chapter.Understanding Morphology presents an introduction to the study of word structure that starts at the very beginning. Assuming no knowledge of the field of morphology on the part of the reader, the book presents a broad range of morphological phenomena from a wide variety of languages. Starting with the core areas of inflection and derivation, the book presents the interfaces between morphology and syntax and between morphology and phonology. The synchronic study of word structure is covered, as are the phenomena of diachronic change, such as analogy and grammaticalization.Theories are presented clearly in accessible language with the main purpose of shedding light on the data, rather than as a goal in themselves. The authors consistently draw on the best research available, thus utilizing and discussing both functionalist and generative theoretical approaches.Each chapter includes a summary, suggestions for further reading, and exercises. As such this is the ideal book for both beginning students of linguistics, or anyone in a related discipline looking for a first introduction to morphology. Author Biography Martin Haspelmath is a Senior Researcher in the Linguistics Department of the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology and an Honorary Professor at the University of Leipzig. Andrea D. Sims is Assistant Professor of Slavic Linguistics at The Ohio State University. Table of Contents Preface to the second editionPreface to the first editionAbbreviations1. Introduction2. Basic concepts3. Rules4. Lexicon5. Inflection and derivation6. Productivity7. Morphological trees8. Inflectional paradigms9. Words and phrases10. Morphophonology11. Morphology and valence12. Frequency effects in morphologyKey to comprehension exercisesReferencesGlossary of technical termsLanguage indexSubject index Review "The revisions are really excellent. They keep the wealth of typological examples in the first edition, while incorporating a deep and clear discussion of recent advances in the theory of productivity and change. This updated training for students will certainly raise the level of the field."Janet B. Pierrehumbert, Professor of Linguistics, Northwestern University, USA Long Description This new edition of Understanding Morphology has been fully revised in line with the latest research. It now includes big picture questions to highlight central themes in morphology, as well as research exercises for each chapter. Understanding Morphology presents an introduction to the study of word structure that starts at the very beginning. Assuming no knowledge of the field of morphology on the part of the reader, the book presents a broad range of morphological phenomena from a wide variety of languages. Starting with the core areas of inflection and derivation, the book presents the interfaces between morphology and syntax and between morphology and phonology. The synchronic study of word structure is covered, as are the phenomena of diachronic change, such as analogy and grammaticalization. Theories are presented clearly in accessible language with the main purpose of shedding light on the data, rather than as a goal in themselves. The authors consistently draw on the best research available, thus utilizing and discussing both functionalist and generative theoretical approaches. Each chapter includes a summary, suggestions for further reading, and exercises. As such this is the ideal book for both beginning students of linguistics, or anyone in a related discipline looking for a first introduction to morphology. Review Quote "The revisions are really excellent. They keep the wealth of typological examples in the first edition, while incorporating a deep and clear discussion of recent advances in the theory of productivity and change. This updated training for students will certainly raise the level of the field."Janet B. Pierrehumbert, Professor of Linguistics, Northwestern University, USA Details ISBN1138128015 Year 2015 ISBN-10 1138128015 ISBN-13 9781138128019 Format Hardcover Publication Date 2015-09-10 Series Understanding Language Edition 2nd Imprint Routledge Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Author Andrea Sims Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd DEWEY 415.9 Pages 368 Illustrations None Language English UK Release Date 2015-09-10 AU Release Date 2015-09-10 NZ Release Date 2015-09-10 Edition Description 2nd edition Alternative 9780340950012 Audience Undergraduate Replaces 9780340760253 Replaced by 9781138794818 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:134453057;

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