Strength and Weakness at the Interface

by Jonathan A. Barnes and Jonathan Barnes

This thorough study of the expression of contrast in the world's vowel systems examines phonetic and phonological differences between so-called strong and weak positions, bringing the full range of data from positional neutralization systems to bear on central questions at the interface between phonetics and phonology. The author draws evidence from a diverse array of sources, bringing together cross-linguistic typological surveys, detailed investigations...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3110185210
• ISBN13: 9783110185218
• Release Date: January 2006
• Publisher: de Gruyter Mouton
• Length: 301 Pages
• Weight: 1.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.4" x 9.2"
• Age Range: 22 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary