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A Course in Phonology

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A Course in Phonology is a comprehensive textbook that introduces learners to phonology and phonetics without assuming prior knowledge. The authors guide readers step by step through various areas and stages of the discipline, balancing clarity with rigorous and broad coverage. This makes the material accessible to anyone deeply interested in phonology.
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This book is ideal for students and instructors of linguistics looking for a rigorous yet accessible introduction to phonology. It suits those new to the subject who desire a clear, comprehensive learning experience.

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This textbook presupposes no knowledge of phonology or phonetics, and takes the learner step by step through the various stages and areas of the discipline. It reviews all the major advances in generative phonology since 1970, including the recent Optimality Theory.

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This textbook presupposes no knowledge of phonology or phonetics, and takes the learner step by step through the various stages and areas of the discipline without sacrificing rigour or breadth of coverage. The extraordinary clarity of explanation by the authors makes this book readily understood by anyone with a keen interest in phonology.

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Praised for its exceptional pedagogical quality, this book is described by Lingua as an "outstanding didactic achievement" that is likely to become the standard introductory text in generative phonology. Reviews highlight its logical, clear presentation and carefully chosen exercises, making it highly appealing to both students and instructors. It is recommended for any phonology course for its depth, coverage, and teaching effectiveness.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780631213468

Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 17 March 1999

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell

Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 39.0mm

Width: 173.0mm

Height: 246.0mm

Weight: 1279g

Pages: 752

About the Author

Iggy Roca is Professor in the Department of Language and Linguistics at the University of Essex. He specializes in phonology and is the author of Generative Phonology (1994) and the editor of Derivations and Constraints in Phonology (1997).

Wyn Johnson wrote her doctorate on the lexical phonology of French, and has been teaching phonology at the University of Essex since 1983.

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