Autosegmental Representation in a Declarative Constraint-Based Framework

by James M. Scobbie

Overview

First Published in 1998. Since the original appearance of this thesis there have been enormous changes in phonology. The phrase 'constraint-based phonology' has almost universal coverage now, it would seem. This study is not solely about constraint-based phonology, as the title of the book indicates. The investigation of autosegmental representation is central also.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780815329497
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	12/01/1997
Series:	Outstanding Dissertations in Linguistics
Edition description:	REVISED
Pages:	278
Product dimensions:	5.44(w) x 8.50(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction; Chapter 2 Attribute Value Phonology; Chapter 3 Localising Multiple Association; Chapter 4 The Integrity of Shared Structure; Chapter 5 Inalterability and Licensing; Chapter 6 Long Distance Dependencies; Chapter 7 Conclusion;

Editorial Reviews

Examines the formal characterization of multiple association from the perspective of a declarative constraint-based phonological framework. Both the autosegmental and constraint-based aspects of the work are highly relevant to recent developments in phonological theory, predating the current interest in constraint interaction and optimization. Inspired by the empirical and formal success of Unification-Based grammars, all phonological rules and representations are interpreted as hard constraints on well-formedness. Contains chapters on attribute value phonology, localizing multiple association, the integrity of shared structure, inalterability and licensing, and long distance dependencies. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

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