Introducing Morphology

Cambridge Introductions to Language and Linguistics

by Rochelle Lieber

A lively introduction to morphology, this textbook is intended for undergraduates with relatively little background in linguistics. It shows students how to find and analyze morphological data and presents them with basic concepts and terminology concerning the mental lexicon, inflection, derivation, morphological typology, productivity, and the interfaces between morphology and syntax on the one hand and phonology on the other. By the end of the text students are ready to understand morphological theory and how to support or refute theoretical proposals. Providing data from a wide variety of languages, the text includes hands-on activities designed to encourage students to gather and analyse their own data. The third edition has been thoroughly updated with new examples and exercises. Chapter 2 now includes an updated detailed introduction to using linguistic corpora, and there is a new final chapter covering several current theoretical frameworks.

Genres: Linguistics, Nonfiction, Language, Textbooks

294 pages, Paperback

First published December 1, 2009

Reviews

[Grace · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a really accessible read! I typically am weary of textbooks because they are dull and jargony (even if I'm interested in the subject) but not this one! I really enjoyed what I was reading- it was easy to understand and very informative. If you want to read about morphology I would highly recommend this book!

[Tabs · Rating 4 out of 5]

Well, I actually hate linguistics, but Rochelle Lieber has such a great skill of explaining things in an approachable way! It was kinda fun and interesting to read:)

[Aaron Kelly · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very nice book if you do not know that much about morphology. The language used in the book and the structure of the chapters makes it understandable for beginners of linguistics.

The theory is very clearly explained with the use of many languages in the examples, which gives a clear view on how linguistics works. You do not have to know a language to study it, and that is what this book perfectly demonstrates.

[CORSAK fan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Clear definitions and helpful examples to explain the vocabulary and the points made. The problems from the data based in the book are actually solvable (unlike some of the ones from Robert Kennedy's phonology textbook. THANKS, Robert.) It's actually a good morphology textbook.

[Olivier · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good introduction, not in-depth enough.

[Reader · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very nice book

[Kimi Bernhard · Rating 3 out of 5]

I guess it's okay... The wording is a little hard to read at points, and it's a little confusing. I guess it's fine lol idk morphology is bleh

[Anifah Thurner]

:)

[Sara · Rating 5 out of 5]

این خوب بود.

[Louise · Rating 4 out of 5]

The only textbook I've ever read and actually kind of enjoyed. Very good and incredibly useful