Morphology and Syntax: Analyzing Languages - by Emma Wilson (Hardcover)

About the Book

The branch of linguistics which studies the formation of words and the relationships between them is known as morphology. It focuses on the use of parts of words like suffixes, prefixes and root words. It also deals with the effects of parts of speech, stress, intonation and context of words. The discipline of morphology is categorized into morpheme-based morphology, lexeme-based morphology and word-based morphology. In a given language, the set of rules and processes which govern the structure of sentences are referred to as syntax. This book is a compilation of chapters that discuss the most vital concepts in the field of morphology and syntax. The topics included herein on this field are of utmost significance and bound to provide incredible insights to readers. This book is an essential guide for both academicians and those who wish to pursue this discipline further.

Book Synopsis

The branch of linguistics which studies the formation of words and the relationships between them is known as morphology. It focuses on the use of parts of words like suffixes, prefixes and root words. It also deals with the effects of parts of speech, stress, intonation and context of words. The discipline of morphology is categorized into morpheme-based morphology, lexeme-based morphology and word-based morphology. In a given language, the set of rules and processes which govern the structure of sentences are referred to as syntax. This book is a compilation of chapters that discuss the most vital concepts in the field of morphology and syntax. The topics included herein on this field are of utmost significance and bound to provide incredible insights to readers. This book is an essential guide for both academicians and those who wish to pursue this discipline further.