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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.Product Identifiers
PublisherTaylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN-139781138128019
eBay Product ID (ePID)227880803
Product Key Features
Number of Pages368 Pages
Publication NameUnderstanding Morphology
LanguageEnglish
SubjectEngineering & Technology
Publication Year2015
TypeStudy Guide
AuthorMartin Haspelmath, Andrea Sims
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height234 mm
Item Weight680 g
Additional Product Features
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
Title_AuthorAndrea Sims, Martin Haspelmath
Series TitleUnderstanding Language