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Optimality Theory by Diana Archangeli

Optimality Theory

An Overview

Diana Archangeli, Terence Langendoen

Wiley · Print & ebook · July 7, 1997

This volume provides the first general introduction to optimality theory -- arguably the linguistic theory of the 1990s.

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Who it’s for
Specific problems in phonology, morphology, and syntax introduce optimality theory with little assumed background.
Themes
Optimality theory, Phonology, morphology, and syntax
Genres
Linguistics, Phonetics & Phonology, Syntax

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This volume provides the first general introduction to optimality theory -- arguably the linguistic theory of the 1990s. The book leads the reader to an understanding of optimality theory via the exploration and resolution of specific problems in phonology, morphology, and syntax, but presumes virtually no background knowledge in linguistics.

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Specific problems in phonology, morphology, and syntax introduce optimality theory with little assumed background.

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  • Problems in phonology
  • Problems in morphology

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  • An introduction to optimality theory
  • Virtually no background knowledge in linguistics is presumed

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Phonetics & Phonology75%
Syntax56%
Linguistics54%

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  • Syntax
Authors
Diana Archangeli, Terence Langendoen
Publisher
Wiley
Published
July 7, 1997
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Optimality theory · Phonology, morphology, and syntax
Reading lane
Syntax