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Phonology

Phonology

Phonology

Analysis and Theory
Edmund Gussmann, University of Gdansk
January 2002
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    This textbook is a clear and concise introduction to phonology that assumes no prior knowledge and provides an overall view of the field which can be covered within a year. It also does not confine itself to any specific theoretical approach. Each chapter focuses on a particular set of theoretical issues including segments, syllables, feet, and phonological processing. Gussmann explores these areas using data drawn from a variety of languages including English, Icelandic, Russian, Irish, Finnish, Turkish, and others.

    • A clear and accessible introduction to phonology
    • Differs from other texts in the field in that it is theory-neutral
    • Unlike many similar books, it does not try to cover the whole area but concentrates on the more important issues

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    '… an attention to detail that is unusual for the genre.' Journal of Phonology

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    Table of Contents

    • 1. Sounds and segments
    • 2. The melody and the skeleton
    • 3. Domains and phonological regularities
    • 4. The syllable
    • 5. More on codas
    • 6. Some segmental regularities
    • 7. Syllable structure and phonological effects: quantity in Icelandic
    • 8. Segmental double agents
    • 9. Words and feet - stress in Munster Irish
    • Summary.
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    • Edmund Gussmann , University of Gdansk