Exploring Language Structure (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780521855426)

Designed for those beginning to study linguistics, this is a lively introduction to two key aspects of the structure of language: syntax (the structure of sentences) and morphology (the structure of words). It shows students in a step-by-step fashion how to analyze the syntax and morphology of any language, by clearly describing the basic methods and techniques, and providing almost 100 practical exercises based on data from a rich variety of the world's languages. Written in an engaging style and complete with a comprehensive glossary, Exploring Language Structure explains linguistic concepts by using clear analogies from everyday life. It introduces a range of essential topics in syntax and morphology, such as rules, categories, word classes, grammatical relations, multi-clause constructions and typology. Providing a solid foundation in morphology and syntax, this is the perfect introductory text for beginning students, and will fully prepare them for more advanced courses in linguistic analysis.

Author: Thomas Payne
ISBN-10: 052185542X
ISBN-13: 9780521855426
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 01/12/2006
Pages: 390
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.01lbs
Size: 10.01h x 6.85w x 1.13d

Review Citation(s):
Reference and Research Bk News 08/01/2006 pg. 277