
Accessible succinct & including numerous student-friendly features this introductory textbook offers an exceptional foundation to the field for those who are coming to it for the first time Provides an ideal first course book in phonology written by a renowned phonologist Developed & tested in the classroom through years of experience & use Emphasizes analysis of phonological data placing this in its scientific context & explains the relevant methodology Guides students through the larger questions of what phonological patterns reveal about language
Includes:: numerous course-friendly features including multi-part exercises & annotated suggestions for further reading at the end of each chapter