Word-Formation - Special Patterns and Restrictions

by Peter O. Müller (Editor), Susan Olsen (Editor), Franz Rainer (Editor)

Overview

This reader is part of a five-volume-edition and comprises an in-depth presentation of the state of the art in word-formation. Volume 2 concentrates on select aspects of word-formation processes and their patterns including how they conform to more general phonological, syntactic and semantic restrictions.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9783111413709
Publisher:	De Gruyter
Publication date:	07/21/2025
Series:	Mouton Reader
Pages:	417
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.06(h) x (d)
Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

Peter O. Müller, Erlangen-Nürnberg; Susan Olsen, Berlin; Franz Rainer, Wien, Austria.

Editorial Reviews

"It is really good news that the core content from the invaluable Handbook of Word-Formation (HSK) is now more available to researchers and students in paperback. The coverage is extraordinary and is provided by top European scholars in the field. Whether you want to keep up-to-date or expand your oversight, there is something here for everyone interested in the study of word-formation."

Laurie Bauer, Professor Emeritus, Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand

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