Morphology: A Distributed Morphology Introduction

Morphology: A Distributed Morphology Introduction is the first comprehensive morphology textbook written in the framework of Distributed Morphology, providing a thorough overview of the field using data and problem sets from a diverse selection of languages. It covers essential topics such as morphosyntactic operations, cyclic derivation, the Mirror Principle, and non-compositional language, and includes a glossary, learning objectives, further readings, and illustrative examples. Exercises and problem sets encourage students to develop their understanding and build confidence in applying theory to practice.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 304 pages
Publication date: 30 October 2023
Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

The first comprehensive morphology textbook written in the framework of Distributed Morphology, firmly grounded in cross-linguistic theory, is a groundbreaking resource for students and scholars of linguistics. Distributed Morphology is a theoretical framework that views morphology as syntactic, proposing that there is no divide between the construction of words and the construction of sentences. This innovative approach challenges traditional morphological theories that treat morphology as a separate discipline from syntax.

Morphology: A Distributed Morphology Introduction, the first text of its kind, provides a thorough overview of Distributed Morphology using data and problem sets from a diverse selection of the world's languages. Divided into two parts, this valuable resource begins by describing the basics of morphology and then moves into an exploration of more advanced topics in morphology, including morphosyntactic operations, cyclic derivation, the Mirror Principle, and non-compositional language. Each chapter includes a glossary of key terms, learning objectives, further readings, and illustrative examples to reinforce learning. Exercises and problem sets encourage students to develop their understanding and build confidence in the application of theory to practice.

Through this valuable text, students will develop comprehension in morphological parsing and glossing, the concept of the lexicon, the different types of morphemes, the idea of paradigms, the basic practice of morphological analysis, and more. Offering detailed yet accessible coverage of morphological theory from the perspective of Distributed Morphology, this textbook:

Introduces the methodology used in morphology, the basic assumptions of Distributed Morphology, and key concepts from lexical grammatical approaches to language.

Covers essential phonology, feature interaction, paradigms as linguistic objects, core ideas of syntax and syntactic derivation, and derivation and inflection in Distrib.

By adopting the framework of Distributed Morphology, this textbook offers a fresh and insightful perspective on morphology, providing students with a comprehensive understanding of the field and its applications. It is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in advancing their knowledge of language and linguistics.

Weight: 592g
Dimension: 178 x 254 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781119667834