Introducing Morphology

Cambridge Introductions to Language and Linguistics

by Rochelle Lieber

Morphology is the study of how words are put together. A lively introduction to the subject, this textbook is intended for undergraduates with relatively little background in linguistics. Providing data from a wide variety of languages, it includes hands-on activities such as 'challenge boxes', designed to encourage students to gather their own data and analyse it, work with data on websites, perform simple experiments, and discuss topics with each other. There is also an extensive introduction to the terms and concepts necessary for analysing words. Topics such as the mental lexicon, derivation, compounding, inflection, morphological typology, productivity, and the interface of morphology with syntax and phonology expose students to the whole scope of the field. Unlike other textbooks it anticipates the question 'Is it a real word?' and tackles it head on by looking at the distinction between dictionaries and the mental lexicon.

Genres: Linguistics, Nonfiction, Language, Textbooks

226 pages, Paperback

First published December 1, 2009

Reviews

[Grace]

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]

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]

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 ♤♡◇♧]

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]

Good introduction, not in-depth enough.

[Reader]

Very nice book

[Kimi Bernhard]

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]

این خوب بود.

[Louise]

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