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Optimality Theory : Constraint Interaction in Generative Grammar by Paul Smolensky and Alan Prince (2004, Trade Paperback)
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PublisherWiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
ISBN-101405119330
ISBN-139781405119337
eBay Product ID (ePID)30221457
Product Key Features
Number of Pages304 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameOptimality Theory : Constraint Interaction in Generative Grammar
Publication Year2004
SubjectLinguistics / Phonetics & Phonology, Linguistics / General
TypeTextbook
AuthorPaul Smolensky, Alan Prince
Subject AreaLanguage Arts & Disciplines
FormatTrade Paperback
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Item Height0.9 in
Item Weight19.2 Oz
Item Length9.7 in
Item Width6.7 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional
LCCN2004-000723
Dewey Edition22
Reviews"This is a very important book. Optimality Theory has transformed the field of linguistics more than almost any other development of the past half-century, and Prince and Smolensky started it all." John J. McCarthy, University of Massachusetts, Amherst "OT does not need to permanently influence linguistic theory: it has already done so. Between 1993 and 2004, Prince and Smolensky's Optimality Theory was by far the most widely circulated manuscript among phonologists. Fortunately, it is now available for a larger audience in this text edition." René Kager, Utrecht University, "This is a very important book. Optimality Theory has transformed the field of linguistics more than almost any other development of the past half-century, and Prince and Smolensky started it all." John J. McCarthy, University of Massachusetts, Amherst "OT does not need to permanently influence linguistic theory: it has already done so. Between 1993 and 2004, Prince and Smolensky's Optimality Theory was by far the most widely circulated manuscript among phonologists. Fortunately, it is now available for a larger audience in this text edition." René Kager, Utrecht University., & "This is a very important book. Optimality Theory has transformed the field of linguistics more than almost any other development of the past half-century, and Prince and Smolensky started it all. & "John J. McCarthy, University of Massachusetts, Amherst"OT does not need to permanently influence linguistic theory: it has already done so. Between 1993 and 2004, Prince and Smolensky & 's Optimality Theory was by far the most widely circulated manuscript among phonologists. Fortunately, it is now available for a larger audience in this text edition."Ren & é Kager, Utrecht University
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal415
Table Of ContentPrefatory Note ix Acknowledgments x Part I Optimality and Constraint Interaction 11 Part II Syllable Theory 101 Part III Issues and Answers in Optimality Theory 203 Appendix 258 References 266 Index of Constraints 281 Index of Languages 283 General Index 284
SynopsisFinal version of the widely circulated 1993 Technical Report that was the seminal work in Optimality Theory, never before available in book format. Serves as an excellent introduction to the principles and practice of Optimality Theory., Available for the first time in book form, Prince and Smolenskys Optimality Theory is the seminal work in the field. This influential work: Defines grammatical well-formedness as optimality with respect to a ranked set of universal constraints Presents the theory both through examples and formally, emphasizing its core commitments: strict domination, the Markedness/Faithfulness distinction, strong universality of the constraint set, interlinguistic variation as variation in ranking Illuminates generalization patterns shared across empirically diverse phenomena ranging from epenthesis to infixation to complex dependencies among prominence, syllabification, stress and word-form Derives universals of basic syllable structure and constructs a prosodic theory based on multipolar scales, laying the groundwork for a domain-general approach to gradient interactions Shows how to obtain universal and language-particular inventories, identifies the role of optimality in structuring the lexicon, and deals with key foundational issues. For the newcomer, this pivotal work serves as an excellent introduction to the principles and practice of Optimality Theory. For the professional audience, it will suggest many directions for further exploration and development., This book is the final version of the widely-circulated 1993 Technical Report that introduces a conception of grammar in which well-formedness is defined as optimality with respect to a ranked set of universal constraints. Final version of the widely circulated 1993 Technical Report that was the seminal work in Optimality Theory, never before available in book format. Serves as an excellent introduction to the principles and practice of Optimality Theory. Offers proposals and analytic commentary that suggest many directions for further development for the professional.
LC Classification NumberP158.42.P75 2004
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