Markedness reduction and preservation in phonology

Presents a groundbreaking new theory of markedness in phonology, the tendency of languages to show a preference for particular structures or sounds. Drawing on examples from a wide range of phonological phenomena, de Lacy argues that markedness is part of our linguistic competence, determined by con...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: De Lacy, Paul V., 1975- (-)
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Cambridge : Cambridge University Press 2006.
Colección:EBSCO Academic eBook Collection Complete.
Cambridge studies in linguistics ; 112.
Acceso en línea:Conectar con la versión electrónica
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Sumario:Presents a groundbreaking new theory of markedness in phonology, the tendency of languages to show a preference for particular structures or sounds. Drawing on examples from a wide range of phonological phenomena, de Lacy argues that markedness is part of our linguistic competence, determined by conflicting mechanisms in the brain.
Descripción Física:xviii, 447 p.
Formato:Forma de acceso: World Wide Web.
Bibliografía:Incluye referencias bibliográficas (p. 409-439) e índice.
ISBN:9780511241628
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9780511240584
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