22.3799, Books: Phonology/Linguistic Theories: Backley

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From: Anna Glazier [Anna.Glazier at eup.ed.ac.uk]
Subject: An Introduction to Element Theory: Backley

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Title: An Introduction to Element Theory 
Publication Year: 2011 
Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
	   http://www.euppublishing.com

Book URL: http://www.euppublishing.com/book/9780748637430 

Author: Philip Backley

Hardback: ISBN:  9780748637423 Pages: 224 Price: U.K. £ 75
Paperback: ISBN:  9780748637430 Pages: 224 Price: U.K. £ 24.99

Abstract:

A fresh alternative for describing segmental structure in phonology.

This book invites students of linguistics to challenge and reassess their 
existing assumptions about the form of phonological representations and the 
place of phonology in generative grammar. It does this by offering a 
comprehensive introduction to Element Theory.

Traditional features are capable of describing segments and segmental 
patterns, but they are often unable to explain why those patterns are the way 
they are. By using elements to represent segmental structure, we begin to 
understand why languages show such a strong preference for certain kinds of 
segments, contrasts, phonological processes and sound changes.

Using examples from a wide range of languages, this book demonstrates the 
process of analysing phonological data using elements, and gives readers the 
opportunity to compare element-based and feature-based accounts of the 
same phonological patterns. Backley also challenges traditional views 
through his innovative analysis of English weak vowels and diphthongs and 
his unified treatment of linking r and intrusive r as glide formation processes.
Providing a thorough introduction to the main topics in segmental phonology, 
this is an excellent overview for both students with a background in standard 
phonology as well as for those who are new to the field.

Key Features
-Provides a full and up-to-date description of Element Theory
-Includes examples from many languages and various dialects of English
-Further reading suggested for each topic
-Contains over 100 illustrations, including spectral and spectrographic figures 

Linguistic Field(s): Linguistic Theories
                     Phonology

Written In: English  (eng)

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