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Although the illustrative material is drawn principally from English, general points are illustrated with a variety of languages to provide a new perspective on a confused and often controversial field of study.

Focusing on the role of morphological productivity in the evolution of English vocabulary, this book explores its impact on word formation and structure. It adopts an eclectic approach by integrating findings from morphology, syntax, and phonology. Drawing on two decades of research, the text offers fresh insights and examines a diverse array of linguistic and psycholinguistic evidence, making it a valuable resource for understanding the complexities of language development.

Focusing on the intricacies of English word formation, this comprehensive work explores inflection, derivation, compounding, and conversion, along with minor processes like subtractive morphology. It presents data in a theory-neutral manner while offering theoretically informed analysis. Recognized for its scholarly contribution, it won the 2015 Bloomfield Book Award and is authored by three distinguished experts in the field.

Despite a history of hundreds of years of research analysing aspects of English grammar, there are still open problems which continue to baffle language researchers today. Such ‘grammar mysteries’ arise for a number of because the language is changing; because different speakers of the language adhere to distinct norms and thus introduce and maintain variation in the system; because there are differences between the grammar of spoken and written English. This book illuminates some of the complexities of the subject, the areas where new discoveries await and why it matters. Through a series of accessible and engaging case studies on various aspects of grammar, from multiple negation to possession, the authors present grammar as an intellectual challenge. This book brings out into the open questions about language usage to which we still do not have good answers in a bid to make variation overt and to revel in the mystery of the English language. Both aimed at the interested general reader and the beginning student of English language and linguistics, this is a fresh take on grammar.

Routledge Language Workbooks offer practical introductions tailored for absolute beginners in various language areas. They provide thorough coverage of specific topics, serving as a foundation for further study. These workbooks are versatile, suitable for independent learning or as a component of structured classes, making them ideal for anyone looking to enhance their language skills.

Presents a new way of thinking about morphological structure based on psycholinguistic principles

This glossary provides clear definitions of complex morphology terms, catering to both beginners and advanced readers. It includes a nontechnical introduction to morphology, making it accessible for newcomers, while also revealing theoretical insights for more experienced individuals. The book features extensive cross-references that connect related terms and concepts, allowing readers to explore fundamental issues in morphology thematically. Additionally, it offers an annotated bibliography for further reading, serving as a comprehensive guide for anyone interested in word structure and form.

Examines the ways language has changed in the twentieth century. It concentrates on standard English and takes a historical rather than sociolinguistic view of the changes which have occurred.

This introduction to linguistics for the absolute beginner focuses on the core topics of phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics and pragmatics. Theoretically-neutral, each essential topic is covered in depth and the author's engaging style encourages interaction from students by using regular short questions to check comprehension.

A compendium of useful things for linguistics students to know, from the IPA chart to the Saussurean dichotomies, this book will be the constant companion of anyone undertaking studies of linguistics.