{"product_id":"english-sound-structure-paperback-softback-9780631187417","title":"English Sound Structure (Paperback \/ softback) 9780631187417","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eEnglish Sound Structure\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eJohn Harris (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780631187417, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 23 October 1994\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e336 pages\u003cbr\u003e23.5 x 18.9 x 1.8 cm, 0.652 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\"Harris's book is a clear introduction to current phonological views, using material drawn entirely from English, which helps a good deal to make the issues alive for the beginning student. Unlike most current texts, Harris takes the issue of syllable structure very seriously, and integrates the effects of syllable-position early on in his presentation; this is an especially good choice on his part.\" \u003ci\u003eJohn Goldsmith, University of Chicago\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"John Harris's \u003ci\u003eEnglish Sound Structure\u003c\/i\u003e presents novel analyses of familiar processes such as flapping, tapping, and intrusive r within a restricted theory of phonological representation in which the notions of prosodic licensing, government, and segmental complexity bear the major explanatory burden. It is a book that merits serious consideration by all phonologists.\" \u003ci\u003eMichael Kenstowicz, MIT\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"I think this book is an excellent textbook, and since it is entirely based on English, this makes it easily accessible to linguistics students with English as a mother tongue, and to students of English in other parts of the world who are interested in more theoretical aspects of linguistics.\" \u003ci\u003eGlot International\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"This is an excellent book. It is well written and thought-provoking. The end of chapter exercises are challenging, but by no means daunting. Students and linguists who work through the book will gain a real understanding, not only of English phonology but also of important issues in phonological theory.\" \u003ci\u003eTimes Higher Education Supplement\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eThis book is as much about phonological theory as about the phonology of English. It is primarily designed as a university-level text for use on intermediate and advanced courses, but it will be of value to anyone interested in recent theoretical developments in the field.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePreface. \u003cp\u003e1. Sounds and Words.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.1. Phonology in Generative Grammar.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.2. Phonological Phenomena.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3. Representation and Derivation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.4. Words and Roots.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExercises.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2. Constituency.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.1. Non-Linear Phonological Representations.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2. Timing.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3. Phonological Constituent Structure.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.4. Onsets, Rhymes, Nuclei.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.5. Syllabification.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExercises.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3. Melody.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.1. Introduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2. The Primes of Melodic Representation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3. Elements for Vowels.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.4. Elements for Consonants.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.5. Melodic Geometry.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.6. Laryngeal Elements.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.7. Conclusion.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.8. Appendix: Specification of Elements.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4. Licensing.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.1. Introduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.2. The Phonological Hierarchy.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3. Phonological Licensing.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.4. Licensing and Melodic Complexity. \u003crb\u003e4.5. Principles and Parameters of Phonological Structure.\u003c\/rb\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003crb\u003e4.6. Empty Positions.\u003c\/rb\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003crb\u003e4.7. Lenition.\u003c\/rb\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003crb\u003e4.8. Summary.\u003c\/rb\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003crb\u003eExercises.\u003c\/rb\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003crb\u003e5. Floating Sounds.\u003c\/rb\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003crb\u003e5.1.Introduction.\u003c\/rb\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003crb\u003e5.2. English r-systems.\u003c\/rb\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003crb\u003e5.3. A Linear Analysis of Smooth r.\u003c\/rb\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003crb\u003e5.4. A Coda Analysis.\u003c\/rb\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003crb\u003e5.5. Floating r.\u003c\/rb\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003crb\u003e5.6. Historical Interlude.\u003c\/rb\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003crb\u003e5.7. Vowels before r.\u003c\/rb\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003crb\u003e5.8. Conclusion.\u003c\/rb\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003crb\u003eExercises.\u003c\/rb\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003crb\u003eEpilogue.\u003c\/rb\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003crb\u003eNotes.\u003c\/rb\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003crb\u003eReferences.\u003c\/rb\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003crb\u003eSubject Index.\u003c\/rb\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003crb\u003eIndex of Vowel Word-Classes.\u003c\/rb\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Language teaching \u0026amp; learning [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Language teaching \u0026amp; learning\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Language%20teaching%20\u0026amp;%20learning%20%5Bother%20than%20ELT%5D%20%5BCJ%5D%22\"\u003eother than ELT CJ\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Wiley-Blackwell","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52316776464664,"sku":"9780631187417","price":34.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9780631187417.jpg?v=1781824704","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/english-sound-structure-paperback-softback-9780631187417","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}