ABSTRACT

Generative phonology is a developing field of linguistics, and is producing both rival interpretations and models. This book provides a clear and accessible evaluation of the debate. It provides a detailed overview of the main models, revealing that they are often complimentary rather than contradictory, and how these can be interconnect and be used together to explore the subject.

chapter 1|36 pages

Introduction

chapter 2|35 pages

The theory of Distinctive Features

chapter 6|44 pages

Metrical structures

chapter 8|37 pages

An outline of Dependency Phonology