Morphology

Palgrave Modern Linguistics

by Francis Katamba, John T. Stonham

This popular introductory textbook offers a lively and comprehensive introduction to current morphological theory and analysis, enabling beginners to approach current literature in the subject with confidence. Part I develops students' understanding of traditional and structuralist notions of word structure and provides them with a firm grounding in word structure and word formation. Part II explores the relationship between morphology and phonology, while Part III looks at morphology in relation to syntax and the lexicon. Numerous practical exercises which involve formulating hypotheses and testing them against linguistic data cement the reader's understanding of the field.

This accessible introduction to morphology is an ideal resource for students of English and linguistics and their teachers.

New to this
- Fully revised throughout, with updated discussions to reflect changes in the field and an expanded list of suggestions for further reading
- Brand-new chapter on Optimality Theory

Genres: Linguistics, Nonfiction

400 pages, Paperback

First published July 27, 1993

About the author

Francis Katamba is Professor of Linguistics at the University of Lancaster, UK.

Reviews

[Tadela]

to katamba morphology

[Bunlizlaw]

How do I open this book?

[Moh. Nasiri · Rating 4 out of 5]

Morphology, a good textbook to language learners and linguistics fans.

[Matea · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting considering it's a school read.

[Stefany]

is a good book

[Rondik · Rating 4 out of 5]

amazing book

[Zulkifli Darwis · Rating 5 out of 5]

this book is an awesome way to learn morphology

[YOUSSEF IDAMMI · Rating 5 out of 5]

It is a very good textbook for graduate students in linguistics. The book provides you with the necessary knowledge and familiarizes you with the main theories proposed within the generative framework in the 80s and 90s (lexical phonology and prosodic morphology). In its 2nd edition (2006), the book sketches the more recent constraint-based framework of Optimality Theory within morphological theory, too.

[Sharon Antonella · Rating 4 out of 5]

I want to read this book to learn about the meaning of our language. It is very important to me.

[Jeanette · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good but a little dense but hey it's a textbook 😂

[Roland · Rating 4 out of 5]

A shockingly easy-to-understand book on the most important aspects of morphology. Unlike many other books on this and similar topics in linguistics, the language is clear and not larded up with technical jargon. A valuable book for those interested in this somewhat unorganized field of study.

[Hadeel A-s · Rating 5 out of 5]

Morphology

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