Principles Of Generative Phonology An Introduction

"Principles of Generative Phonology is a basic, thorough introduction to phonological theory and practice. A firm foundation in the theory of distinctive features, phonological rules and rule ordering is essential to be able to appreciate recent developments in phonological theory and follow the argumentation. Chapter 1 is a review of phonetics; chapter 2 discusses contrast and distribution, with emphasis on rules as the mechanism for describing distributions; chapter 3 introduces distinctive features, natural classes, and redundancy; chapter 4 builds on the concept of rules and shows how these can account for alternations; chapter 5 demonstrates the use of rule ordering; chapter 6 discusses abstractness and underlying representations; chapter 7 discusses post-SPE developments, serving as a prelude to more advanced texts. Each chapter includes excercises to guide the student in the application of the principles introduced in that chapter and to encourage thinking about theoretical issues. The text has been classroom tested."Jensen, John T. is the author of 'Principles Of Generative Phonology An Introduction', published 2004 under ISBN 9789027247629 and ISBN 9027247625.