Derivations and Constraints in Phonology
ISBN13: 9780198236900ISBN10: 0198236905
Paperback,
616 pages
Sep 1997,
In Stock
Price:
$89.00 (08)Description
Since the 1960s phonological theory has countenanced two levels of representation, underlying and surface form, linked by a multi-staged derivation. This model is now being challenged by approaches, such as Optimality Theory, which substitute surface constraints for rules and derivations. If accepted, this shift would amount to a major revolution in the field. In this volume, a team of leading specialists addresses the issue, specifically focusing on the comparison and evaluation of the two alternatives.
