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lli.ulaval.ca>Martin, Pierre (Laval University, Quebec); Manuel de phonologie fonctionnelle; Pb.: 2-89219-265-X; 254 pp.; 17$CAN + 3$ handling & mailing. International Center for Research on Language Planning (ICRLP), Laval University, Quebec. This textbook, written in French, is an introduction to functional phonology. The school of thought on which it is based was initially inspired by the work of N.S. Troubetzkoy, but actually took form through the ideas expressed by Andre Martinet and his followers. The first six chapters lay out the basics of functional phonology, insisting on the specific aspects of this approach for the description of languages. The principles and procedures of synchronic analysis are outlined and illustrated through many examples. Chapter VII is devoted to dynamic synchrony and diachrony. The general structure and functioning of phonological systems are examined in chapter VIII, with examples stemming from numerous languages. While chapter IX gives a brief summary of the history of phonology, chapter X deals with a problem of a more epistemological nature, that of the theoretical foundations of phonology as part of a model of language. Finally, since this volume is also a workbook, the learning process is verified through different types of exercises (with answers provided) pertaining to many different languages. email:ciralMail to author|Respond to list|Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue
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