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First published in 1967. The problems of theoretical phonology are among the most controversial in linguistics. This monograph is a step towards an adequate logical reconstruction of phonological theories and is mainly concerned with Z. S. Harris’ structuralist theory, one of the principal phonological theories of the present day. Topics covered in the work include almost all essential problems of theoretical phonology. The author establishes a set of basic concepts which define almost all other concepts of phonology, and gives an axiomatic characterisation of these concepts. The notion of a unit-length segment is analysed and defined, and a precise formulation of the principles of distribution is given. The author offers a formal analysis of the notion of a phoneme, and finally formulates and discusses fundamental hypotheses of phonology.

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Author:   Tadeusz Batóg
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Volume:   1
Weight:   0.412kg
ISBN:  

9781138607972

ISBN 10:   1138607975
Pages:   136
Publication Date:   06 September 2018
Audience:   General/trade ,  College/higher education ,  General ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Preface; Part One: Logical Preliminaries; 1. Axiomatic Method and Phonology 2. Logical Apparatus 3. Elements of Mereology; Part Two: Axiomatic System of Phonology; 4. Primitive Notions 5. Axioms 6. Immediate Consequences of Axioms 7. Phonetic Chains 8. Predecessor, Successor and Segmenting Function 8. Utterances and Phrases 9. Phonetic Equivalence and the Notion of Word 10. Phones and Phonic Systems 11. Unit-Length Segments 12. Compound Features 13. Sounds and Phonetic Systems 14. Distribution of Sounds 15. Phonemes and the Fundamental Hypothesis of Phonology 16. Final Remarks; References; Index

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