Doing Optimality Theory: Applying Theory to Data

by John J. McCarthy

Doing Optimality Theory brings together examples and practical, detailed advice for undergraduates and graduate students working in linguistics. Given that the basic premises of Optimality Theory are markedly different from other linguistic theories, this book presents the analytic techniques and new ways of thinking and theorizing that are required.

Genres: Linguistics, Textbooks

322 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 2008

Reviews

[Shiloh · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very clear explanation of basic OT phenomena. Can get somewhat dense and is at times excruciatingly full of jargon, but is certainly a solid introduction to this theoretical framework.

[Светлана · Rating 5 out of 5]

We read the first half of this book for advanced phonology. It is a very good, quick introduction to OT.