The Structure of English: Phonetics, Phonology, Morphology [Paperback]

Thomas E. Murray (Author)

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This text deals with the topics of phonetics, phonology, and morphology. The basic topics can be expanded by using material in sections marked "For Further Study." The text stresses the methods of doing linguistics, not just the conclusions. Its exercises show the application of phonetics, phonology, and morphology to other disciplines and to other aspects of linguistics. Material is designed to be self-checking and self-teaching with numerous exercises throughout and at the end of each chapter.

Product Details

• Paperback: 272 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall College Div (June 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0205160530
• ISBN-13: 978-0205160532
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #682,606 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent background and overview, February 27, 2006

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This review is from: The Structure of English: Phonetics, Phonology, Morphology (Paperback)

About ten years ago I went to Japan to teach English at a well-known high school (the alma mater of Admiral Yamamoto.) This book turned out to be one of the most helpful guides I took along. It helped me to think about the phonetics of English from a purely empirical stand-point. Instead of simply trying to get my students to mimic pronunciation, I was able to explain to them the physiology behind the L and the R. Good stuff. Tom is an excellent teacher and that comes through clearly in this book.