What is Morphology?

by Mark Aronoff, Kirsten Fudeman, Kristen Fudeman

What is Morphology? is a concise and critical introduction to the central ideas of morphology that equips readers with the skills to analyze a wealth of classic morphological issues.

Provides a concise and critical introduction to the central ideas and perennial problems of morphology.
Familiarizes the reader with the importance of morphology as a subject of research.
Equips students with the skills to analyze a breadth of classic morphological issues through engaging narration and by direct example.
Includes detailed discussion of the complex morphology of one West African language, Kujamaat Joola.
features useful exercises at the end of each chapter.

Genres: Linguistics, Nonfiction, Language, School, Textbooks

280 pages, Paperback

First published October 25, 2004

Reviews

[Backtodecember · Rating 3 out of 5]

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[Jill · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was not the worst read. I, however, have read better explanations of complex morphological principles elsewhere. I found it to be disorganized and scatterbrained in the explanations and new vocabulary that was introduced was not explained thoroughly throughout the book. Especially in the first 2 chapters. It is, still, comprehensible and I did learn a lot. However, it's explanations are complicated and information was just thrown into sections haphazardly which confuse the reader. Also its language example was not helpful, in my opinion. I would have like to have read more about the individual principles with relevant examples from different languages as opposed to long arduous reading at the end of the chapter about a foreign language. I understand it is so that the reader can apply what was just discussed to a language but I felt that this could have been executed better.

[Kirttimukha TheCat · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is clear and concise. Slightly more geared toward those who have less of an understanding of morphology than others, so it's more accessible as an introductory text.

[Linda · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good, clearly written intro to all the basics.

[Catherine · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great morphology textbook for undergrad level